GPAA of Northern Nevada, Reno
Outings
All of our outside adventures are dependant on the weather and outside conditions. Updates will be announced at meetings and on this page and on the group's Facebooks page - check back often!
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California Campfire Permits
For California visits, anywhere outside of a designated campground and outside of a camper, a California Campfire Permit is needed for any public land. Click here to get your online California Campfire Permit and have it accessible on your smartphone while at the claim. Campfire permits are good for one year. **As of August 18, 2025, fires are only permitted inside established fire rings (not fire rings you build on your own).
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STOP!
Important Notice: No Mechanical Equipment Allowed
The use of mechanical equipment—including highbankers—to recover gold is strictly prohibited on all GPAA of Northern Nevada, Reno–owned or adopted claims. Even if such equipment becomes legal again, it will still not be allowed on our adopted claims.
Violating this rule puts us all at risk:
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Equipment (including trucks and trailers) may be confiscated
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Heavy fines may be issued
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We may lose access to these claims for all members, especially where landowners did not agree to mechanical use
If you are using mechanical equipment—STOP IMMEDIATELY.
Thanks
President Larry and the Board
2026
Planned outings
Outings are listed from newest to oldest.
Past outings will be listed at the bottom of the page.
September 18-21 - Rye Patch CAMPING
Camp location:
Rye Patch State Recreation Area and campground, 2505 Rye Patch Resevoir Road, Lovelock, NV 89419.
Information:
We have the group campsite available for those who are interested in camping, but feel free to book your own site or join us for the day.
What’s needed:
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Gold getting and mining equipment (including buckets and classifier, gold pans, and sluice box)
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Gloves
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Shovel
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Camping:
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Water and food
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Appropriate clothing
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Personal protective equipment and bug spray
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Camping shelter of your choice
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Free fire permit is required to have a fire (link is provided on the left side of the page)
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August 29-30 - Yuba Claim CAMPING
Camp location:
Union Flat Campground, CA-49, Downieville, CA 95936.
Information:
For this outing, there will be two groups: one prospecting in the campground and another at the Yuba River Claim. We have two campsites available for Saturday night; but feel free to book your own campsite.
Site #6 and #7: Friday - Sunday
Check-in time for camping is 2:00 PM, and check-out is at noon. Space at each site is limited! If you plan to camp, reserve your site ahead of time. Sites may be full by the time you arrive. Please note that there is no running water at the campsite, so be sure to bring your own. If you prefer not to camp, you're welcome to join us just for the day.
Anyone interested in hiking to the Yuba River Claim on Sunday morning should meet at campsite #6 at 9:00 AM. The group will head down together.
What’s needed:
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Gold getting and mining equipment (including buckets and classifier, gold pans, and sluice box)
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Gloves
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Shovel
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Camping:
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Water and food (there is no water at the campground)
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Appropriate clothing
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Personal protective equipment and bug spray
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Camping shelter of your choice
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Free fire permit is required to have a fire (link is provided on the left side of the page)
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April 11 - Portola Claims (CANCELLED - inclement weather)
Meet location:
Frosty in Portola: 281 W Sierra Ave, Portola, CA 96122.
The group will be traveling to the claim together, leaving promptly at 9:00 am.
What’s needed:
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Gold getting and mining equipment (including buckets and classifier, gold pans, and sluice box)
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Gloves
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Shovel
March 23 - Portola Claims
Meet location:
Frosty in Portola: 281 W Sierra Ave, Portola, CA 96122.
The group will be traveling to the claim together, leaving promptly at 9:00 am.
What’s needed:
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Gold getting and mining equipment (including buckets and classifier, gold pans, and sluice box)
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Gloves
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Shovel
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2025 Completed Outings
February 22
March 29
April 28
May 3
May 13
May 31 - June 1
June 9
June 30
July 8
July 12 - 13
July 28
August 9
August 22 - 24
September 1
September 20 - 23
October 4
October 18
November 8
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