How to find gold in Southern California: Where gold is mined in Southern California: gold mines

How to find gold in Southern California: Where gold is mined in Southern California: gold mines

Would you like to know where gold has been mined in Southern California? The southern part of California has produced lots of gold and still produces good amounts of gold for prospectors. Although the mother Lode and northern California are famous for gold, many tons of gold have been mined in southern California. In this video, I talk about where you can find gold for yourself in southern California. I talk about 10 mining areas that are popular with southern California prospectors. If you want more details on these mining districts, take a look at the free book at the end of the video – it has loads of additional information. See also my video on the gold of northern California:

For those who want to learn more about Prospecting and finding gold check out my book, Fists full of Gold. Itโ€™s an encyclopedia of everything on the topic of prospecting. Itโ€™s available on Amazon. You can find it at (affiliate):

For even more information on prospecting, minerals, gems and other related information you can also check out my website at:
http://nevada-outback-gems.com/prospect/chris_prospect.htm

33 Comments

  1. Chess Press on September 3, 2022 at 6:12 am

    Have you mined in Arizona for gold ? and if so where have you struck gold? ๐Ÿ™‚

  2. Kp on September 3, 2022 at 6:13 am

    What clubs would you recommend I join in socal that have access to claims in randsburg

  3. swamper 444 on September 3, 2022 at 6:14 am

    Thanks Chris that was some great information I enjoyed keep them coming๐Ÿ‘

  4. Ethan Bonardel on September 3, 2022 at 6:16 am

    Always great to see a new video posted by the legend himself. Thanks! ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

  5. BrianTV on September 3, 2022 at 6:17 am

    Good day sir, I’m your new subscriber frome Philippines, thanks for the technic and advice, that means a lot to me โค๏ธi have a question sir if you don’t mind, is it possible to get a gold in the area near at the volcano? I’m planning to become a gold prospectors sir thank you somuch. God bless you

  6. greedy gringo prospecting on September 3, 2022 at 6:19 am

    was digging yesterday johanessburg ? . spent the night in ridgecrest. dig some more today member of (pcsc) maybe see dan find the stringer district some are over by me (orange county huntington beach ca) have a good day.

  7. Hank Williams on September 3, 2022 at 6:22 am

    I own the Gladiator mine in Johannesburg California, Randburg mining district..

  8. Mr and Mrs Betageri Haliyal on September 3, 2022 at 6:22 am

    ๐Ÿ™ Thank you Sir ๐Ÿ™

  9. Touchy's Subjects on September 3, 2022 at 6:25 am

    Thanks Chris! Do you have any info on the Pioneer Town, Rim Rock, Landers, Joshua Tree, Johnson Valley area?

  10. Virginia in LA on September 3, 2022 at 6:27 am

    I just bought your book for my son, but I’m reading it instead. ๐Ÿ™ƒ It’s fantastic and full of great information!

  11. gwolfeman on September 3, 2022 at 6:29 am

    Thanks Chris, great video! Iโ€™m spending some time in the Bautista canyon area near Hemet and canโ€™t find much on historical data. Would love to learn more, keep up the great work sir!

  12. No limit off road on September 3, 2022 at 6:29 am

    I’m in el dorado hills area looking to get on some gold

  13. Richard Beee on September 3, 2022 at 6:31 am

    Thanks Chris. Information is always worth a stop and a look see:) Sorry to hear about your friend with the mask and was wondering by the cover of ICMJ this month if there’s a mask mandate in CA. while your out prospecting way out in the open air or if that was just a political statement of some kind?

  14. Todd EFTS Adams on September 3, 2022 at 6:35 am

    Thanks Chris,
    Love your videos boss man.

  15. Steven Blewett on September 3, 2022 at 6:37 am

    Thanks Chris! Your videos are so helpful. ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป

  16. Neils-Bored on September 3, 2022 at 6:39 am

    Great work Chris absolute eye opener watching your videos thankyou!

  17. ILL EAGLE ๐ŸŒฌ๐Ÿ•ฏ on September 3, 2022 at 6:46 am

    I love "Fist Full of Gold ". I peruse it and have gleaned so much knowledge from it. Just last week I took Interstate 8 from San Diego to Yuma. Great video ๐Ÿ‘

  18. comptongoldminer on September 3, 2022 at 6:47 am

    Great video. Thank you! Do you know where I can get more information on San Gabriel

  19. Carlos Rodriguez on September 3, 2022 at 6:48 am

    Hi Chris –
    Great information Thank You !
    On a side note I was prospecting this weekend in Coolgardie the use of a tiller came to question as to being legal to use. ? Can you answer that question ?

  20. justanotherdayinparadise on September 3, 2022 at 6:51 am

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  21. dsrtdwg1 on September 3, 2022 at 6:54 am

    Thanks Chris, golden information!

  22. Glenn Civale on September 3, 2022 at 6:57 am

    Excellent video’s, Love all you do and your contributions!

  23. Alexya Hardwick on September 3, 2022 at 6:58 am

    Hey Chris any thoughts on the San Diego river? Thatโ€™s the only thing close to me and my body doesnt like distant car rides to much ๐Ÿ˜ตโ€๐Ÿ’ซ

  24. Smithsgold on September 3, 2022 at 6:59 am

    Socal Gold !!!!!!!

  25. Lars Mohler on September 3, 2022 at 6:59 am

    Obama declared the San Gabriel Mountains and much of Angeles Forest as a National Monument. In short, no more mining or prospecting in this area. This includes East Fork. Thanks big government. I havenโ€™t seen or heard of any enforcement activity but be wary. Fortunately I hold 350 acres of claim within this area. Unfortunately itโ€™s all hard rock. Happy hunting.

  26. Touchy's Subjects on September 3, 2022 at 7:01 am

    I get ALL THE WATER from Pioneer Town channeled through my property in Landers(between the Post Office & The Integratron).

  27. Vendetta Prospecting on September 3, 2022 at 7:04 am

    Thanks for making this video Chris!! Have a great weekend

  28. Steve Scukanec on September 3, 2022 at 7:05 am

    Are we able to prospect in the National Monument where the East Fork resides? Last I understood we were no longer able to prospect of any kind in that area?

  29. Mike Paradise on September 3, 2022 at 7:05 am

    Love the video Chris thanks for all the info very great work I lived at Edward’s ca for a year should have mined there dam

  30. Earl Nulton on September 3, 2022 at 7:05 am

    Hi Chris I ordered your book last year and paid $35.00 on paypal on 05/07/2021. I sent your three emails, but no response. I think you were injured. I was traveling a lot and forgot about it. Going through tax stuff I found my credit card statement. Please send me your book.

  31. gold miner 49niner on September 3, 2022 at 7:05 am

    Hey Chris you’re right in my backyard I have 245 Acres placer claims and two Lode claims I’m in Johannesburg Thanks for coming close and showing Southern California Gold areas.๐Ÿค โ›

  32. Patrick Hook on September 3, 2022 at 7:06 am

    I am in Oregon and wanted to see if you know why central Oregon seems to have no gold. I hear a lot of banter about gold being in CO but nothing reputable.

  33. AU ADDICTS on September 3, 2022 at 7:09 am

    California yuck! Lol just kidding! Get your butt to Arizona!

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