This unpatented Mining Claim “North Yuba Golden Notch" CA106708031 is situated in the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada in Sierra County California and encompasses approximately 26.36acres of the North Yuba that is known for its rich deposits of Gold. The claim is in Forrest Service land and features some bigger deep holes, good rocky outcroppings with lots of exposed bedrock.
Easy River access via parking right off Hwy49 and a simple 5min walk down dirt road (highlighted in yellow).
Lots of flat areas to set up a great camp site that is a stone throw away from the Yuba.
North Yuba Gold was discovered by early prospectors in the mid-1800s, the Yuba quickly became a hot spot for placer mining, as its gravel beds were rich with gold that washed down from the surrounding quartz-laden hills. Also, a very good number of hard rock mines encompass the surrounding areas and tailing where wash down through the river.
You are more than welcome to go out and explore the claim and see if it's a good fit you. As you probably noticed in the pictures there is a printable map showing the claim boundaries and GPS coordinates that you simply type into "Google Maps" and your set to go do some exploring. 
We are Gold miners here at H&B Mining and love everything Gold related so send us a message for more info or stop by the shop in Grass Valley California
IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHAT AN UNPATENTED MINING CLAIM IS AND WHAT YOU WOULD BE BIDDING ON SPECIFICALLY, PLEASE REACH OUT AND ASK.  The winning bid does NOT own the land, an "Unpatented Mining Claim" means you own the "Mineral Rights" to the land and NOT the land itself. The land itself is still owned by the Federal Government. All paperwork is current and has been filed with the BLM and county the claim is located in. You are responsible for knowing all the rules and regulations of what you are bidding on. If you have the successful bid, we will assume you know exactly what you bid on and will hold the bidder to paying for the claim.
 
 
You are allowed to prospect the surface material of your claim including panning, sluicing, dry washing, metal detecting, and rock hounding for all precious metals and minerals (not just gold).
 
As with ALL UNPATENTED MINING CLAIMS on Forest Service land, you must file a "Plan of Operation" for any extensive mining operations beyond casual prospecting with the U.S. Forest Service.
All paperwork and fees are current through September 1st, 2025. It is registered with BLM and recorded with the county as well.
 
You may not sell "sand and gravel" from your claim, only precious metals, and minerals. Check with the Bureau of Land Management if in doubt.
 
You may not build a personal residence of any kind.
 
You cannot (at this time)"patent" this, or any unpatented mining claim. Which means you cannot purchase the land from the Government for residential use. Mining claim "patents" have not been granted since 1992 and will take an act of Congress to do so again.
 
You may camp on your claim for two weeks if not prospecting, and you may camp virtually as long as you want if you are actively prospecting. Always check with BLM about extended camping related to prospecting.  You can also recreate, hunt, quad, swim, horseback ride and do any activity besides prospect. 
Once a placer claim is staked and filed with the proper agencies, it must be maintained on an annual basis. Proof that it is properly maintained must be filed with the appropriate County, and State office of the BLM on or before 12 noon, September 1st of each year.
 
Mining Claims are considered "real property" and as such, can be sold, leased, and transferred to family members. As long as you complete your paperwork and pay your yearly fees on time, your mining claim CANNOT be taken from you.
 
The owner of an unpatented mining claim may either, pay the annual $200.00 yearly maintenance fee or, perform a minimum of $100 worth of annual labor or improvements (EXAMPLE: Road improvement, clearing overgrown vegetation from access road, trash removal, etc.) on each claim by filing a Small Miners Waiver. You may file this waiver if you own 10 claims or less nationwide. (Check with the BLM for that fee amount.)
 
PAYMENT arrangement is due within 24 hours of the successful bid. We now accept, Zelle, Cash App, Venmo, Cashier's Check, Personal Check and Money Orders for payment. If paying by check, we will hold the quitclaim deed for 7 business days until payment clears both banks. If a payment agreement is struck, a non-refundable 25% good faith deposit will be required along with the payment terms.