Gold Prospectors Association of America
America's prospecting community — claims, stories, and people who love the hunt
For more than fifty years, GPAA has helped members access GPAA mining claims, learn responsible prospecting, and connect through chapters, Gold Prospectors Magazine, and the Property Guide — searchable claims, maps, and planning tools built right into this site.
At a glance
1968
Founded
200+
Prospecting areas
90,000+
Member acres (claims network)
Chapters & outings
National community
Explore GPAA online
Everything you need in one place
This site is the public home of the GPAA — use it to plan trips, read the magazine digitally, catch the news, shop the store, and manage membership.
- Property GuideSearch GPAA claims, maps, reports, and directions — built for planning a day in the field.
- ChaptersLocal chapters nationwide — meeting spots, contacts, and schedules to find prospectors near you.
- News & updatesStories from the association, the field, and the prospecting community.
- PublicationsGold Prospectors Magazine — browse digital issues in the reader.
- MembershipThe Gold Standard membership, benefits, and secure signup — start or renew here on this site.
- GPAA StoreGear, paydirt, apparel, and more — fulfilled through our Shopify store.
- About GPAAHistory, mission, stewardship, and what makes the association unique.
Why members join
Built for real prospecting
Bundles and perks shift with the season; the membership screen always shows what's included today. Here's the spirit of what GPAA membership is about.
Claims access
Access for you and your family to 200+ places to prospect across 90,000+ acres. Keep the gold you find on GPAA claims.
Gold Prospectors Magazine
Bi-monthly issues packed with how-tos, field stories, geology, and tips — plus digital access to past issues.
Local GPAA chapters
Connect with prospectors near you: chapter digs, learning from experienced members, and community events.
Member community
Read and interact with claim reports from fellow members — the closest thing to an “X marks the spot” online.
Welcome package
Your starter kit includes a gold pan, the GPAA Mining Guide with claims and coordinates, a snuffer bottle, and your first magazine issue.
$199 to join, then $120/year
Membership is active for 12 months from sign-up. Renews at $120/year. Cancel anytime.
Watch
GPAA in action
A short look at the community, the ground we share, and why members keep coming back — send it to someone who's curious about the hunt.
Stewardship & access
GPAA promotes responsible prospecting: read the ground, respect rules on public and private land, and pass on the tradition of small-scale mining. The Lost Dutchman's Mining Association (LDMA) and local chapters expand access to outings and claims beyond the core membership experience.
Reach us
(800) 551-9707Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. PT
PO Box 891509Temecula, CA 92589
Contact & support