Ive found nuggets there the last 2 years and so has steve herschbach and a number of other guys i know. Spent my last few detecting days out trying to find a new patch, hitting hard to reach spots in a known gold area. Gold prospecting in nevada gold panning travel nevada. Rye patch state recreation area is a 2,400acre 970 ha state park unit of nevada, united states, adjoining rye patch reservoir, an 11,000acre 4,500 ha impoundment on the humboldt river, and the smaller pitttaylor reservoirs. I am getting discouraged, havent gotten my atx over gold in a while. The company also owns the development stage ana paula project in guerrero, mexico. One of the best places in nevada to search for nuggets is rye patch state recreation area, northeast of lovelock. Late summer and early fall are the best times for white crappie. Nevada is home to the states best known placer field for nugget shooting with a metal detector, the majuba or rye patch placer district. In fact, gold prospectors from all around the western united states often visit rye patch to search for gold.
History of rye patch state recreation area state parks. This is still a very productive gold district within pershing county, and metal detectorists can still find plenty of gold nuggets here. The main rye patch nugget area located south to southeast of majuba mountain and east of rye patch reservoir is certainly among the best known, most popular and most heavily worked in nevada yet it continues to produce gold. Secret to finding gold nuggets rye patch, nevada metal. Rye patch gold nevadas latest gold producer youtube. It is also sometimes referred to as the majuba placers due to its proximity to majuba mountain. The district can be reached by taking the rye patch exit off interstate 80. Digging up gold nuggets at rye patch, nevada raregoldnuggets. Rye patch state recreation area is home to rye patch reservoir, a body of water along the humboldt river, and covers a whopping 11,000 acres of land when full. I only went to rye patch a couple of times, and really didnt see anything that i was interested in hunting. Perhaps the best known goldfield in the united states is the rye patch area near imlay. Northern nevada gold prospecting metal detecting for nuggets. The last action for this claim occurred on february 14, 2019. Rye patch reservoir is located on the humboldt river in pershing county, nevada.
Nov 09, 2011 1 day dry washing and metal detecting near rye patch reservoir, nv. Rye patch state recreation area lovelock 2020 all you. Rye patch, nv real estate rye patch homes for sale. Rye patch, named for a patch of wild rye grass growing along the railroad, had a post office, school, boarding house and, after 1869, a station on the central pacific railroad. The area is located roughly 50 miles southwest of winnemucca, nevada, just west of rye patch reservoir in pershing county. Largemouth bass reach up to 7pounds, smallmouth bass to over 3pounds, and spotted bass up to 4pounds. Examine a guide to recreational opportunities, rentals, real estate, hotels and cultural events in the water district of rye patch reservoir. Metal detecting tips as we are going to rye patch this info should be of interest. Rye patch visitors enjoy camping, picnicking, fishing and waterskiing on a 22mile long reservoir created by a dam on the humboldt river. Commercial production is scheduled for q32017 with an annual.
Rye patch state recreation area is located on a 22mile long reservoir with nearly 72 miles of shoreline and 11,000 acres of water surface. Rye patch maximum depth is 61 feet with an average depth of less than 30 feet. The rye patch recreation area has been a favorite since it became a state park in 1971. Ive stayed at the home owners cabins there a couple of years and they are close to the dam, fishing and the gold area. Rye patch state recreation area on interstate 80 travel nevada. Northern nevada is home to the states best known placer field for nugget shooting with a metal detector, the majuba or rye patch placer district. Company introduction to rye patch gold, nevadas newest gold producer. Probably the most wellknown gold district in nevada is called rye patch, or the majuba placers due to its proximity to majuba mountains. However, not too far from there is an old ghost town called humboldt.
From 34 rye patch attractions, yelp helps you discover popular restaurants, hotels, tours, shopping, and nightlife for your vacation. Check for ratings on facilities, restrooms, and appeal. In february 2004, five well cores were studied using geochemical and petrographic techniques at the university of nevada, reno. Cgp monthly meetings cancelled in accordance with cdc recommendations, and in an abundance of caution, monthly cgp. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. Open yearround, in addition to gold panning, visitors can camp, fish, picnic, hike, water ski, and swim. We stopped to check this place out for future camping trips. The area is located west of the rye patch reservoir, about 45 miles north of lovelock in pershing county. There were some recent discussions on another forum that must be shared with those that metal detect and prospect in rye patch, nv, please read the following summary and share with your clubs members and prospecting friends. This area is located west of rye patch reservoir near imlay, south of winnemucca in pershing county.
The pershing county water conservation district controls dam operations and reservoir storage, and the elevation is subject to drastic fluctuations. A prospectors expedition for gold nuggets in nevada. The rye patch geothermal area is located in the humboldt river valley west of a major northstriking rangefront fault, the humboldt range fault. Gold digggers saloon 2210 rye patch reservoir rd lovelock nv 89419. Nevada contains a rare variety of landscapes and climate zones. Metal detecting tips as we are going to rye patch this info. Rye patch state recreation area in nevada is one of the. Rye patch state recreation area in lovelock is rated 8. It is about 15 miles from rye patch, so it should be easy to get there and back in an afternoon. The majuba placersrye patch gold hunting pershing county. When the reservoir is full, youve got more than 11,000 acres to swim, fish, and paddle in, along with 72 miles of shoreline for exploring.
The rye patch reservoir is a reservoir on the humboldt river in the u. The recreation area is located at the end of state route 401 rye patch road, which connects to interstate 80u. Rye patch nugget shoot 2017 for further info please call larry at 775 8427244 or glen at 775 6919798. These gold deposits, which are found east of majuba mountain and west of rye patch reservoir, were first found in the 1930s. Best time of year to fish late march for walleye, early april and may for channel catfish and early may for wipers. Rye patch updates gold exploration along the cortez trend. Rye patch state recreation area perched on the edge of a 22mile long, man made reservoir, rye patch state recreation area serves up 72 miles of shoreline and 11,000 acres of water surface, ideal for boating, swimming, fishing, and beach lounging. I have an opportunity to buy some claims that have been locked in since the 60s and so am looking to sell a few of my section 8 claims to help pay for these moreexpensive. Rye patch nugget shoot sep 15, 2018 detector prospector. Applegatelassen trail national historic landmarks u. One such hidden jewel lies almost two hours east of reno off interstate 80.
Here is a map that i made to help you find the spot. Rye patch reservoir is located across i80 and is just minutes away from the hrra home sites. Rye patch state recreation area travel nevada nevada. One of the best known areas in the us to metal detect for gold nuggets is the rye patch placer district in northern nevada. Section 8 is one of the most soughtafter sections in all of nevada.
Ownership and use of this claim is overseen by the bureau of land managements humboldt river field office under the serial number nmc1142070. Rye patch visitors enjoy camping, picnicking, fishing and waterskiing on a 22 mile. The district can be reached by taking the rye patch exit off interstate 80, then crossing over. Gold digggers saloon 2210 rye patch reservoir rd lovelock, nv. It is located about 22 miles northeast of the town of lovelock, and is managed by the pershing county water conservation district. From 34 rye patch attractions, yelp helps you discover popular restaurants, hotels, tours, shopping, and. Rye patch state recreation area 2505 rye patch reservoir road lovelock, nevada 89419 ref. Bureau of reclamation along the humboldt river for flood control and irrigation for agriculture in the lovelock valley. Rye patch state recreation area state parks nevada state parks. Rye patch, nv mining claim higrading gold nugget hunting. Rye patch reservoir, nevada community and visitors guide. We are focused on the safe and profitable production of gold from our cornerstone asset, the 100% owned florida canyon mine in nevada, usa. Located a few miles west of rye patch reservoir and east of majuba mountain, this area was first discovered in the 1930s. Rye patch gold metal detecting for gold icmjs mining.
Best time of year to fish is late march for walleye. Rye patch mines old ground for new gold in north central nevada. The district can be reached by taking the rye patch exit off interstate 80, then crossing over the rye patch reservoir dam, and turning north. Dont recommend copying me because the area is pretty heavily claimed up. Rye patch state recreation area in lovelock, nevada. The park also serves as a popular base camp for offroad vehicles, ghost town exploration and gold prospecting. Nevadas deserts hold some of the greatest secrets in the west. Route 95 about 22 miles 35 km northeast of lovelock. Dont recommend copying me because the area is pretty heavily claimed up by various companies and individuals. Rye patch reservoir an aquatic playground nevada appeal. The applegatelassen trail is a mile long portion of the larger applegate and lassen trails, which extends through pershing, humboldt, and washoe counties in northwestern nevada. The bureau of reclamation built the dam and reservoir in the mid1930s. The reservoir stores water for the agricultural area surrounding lovelock, which is at the far downstream reach of the humboldt, near the humboldt sink. The reservoir was completed in 1936 and provides flood control and irrigation to the surrounding area, along with two smaller reservoirs on its eastern edge, the upper and lower pitttaylor reservoirs.
Plus there is a campground at the dam with all ammenities, even. Use the park as a base as you explore the surrounding hills. There is a convenience store at the exit that makes the remoteness liveable. Rare claim in rye patch, nv gold prospectors association of. Is this a place or activity you would suggest for families with kids. The smaller of the two campgrounds in rye patch state recreation area, river campground is located right below the dam of the 22milelong reservoir. Gerrys metal detectors is one of the top instructors in the field who uses, compares, tests, trains, sells and owns every model of. I go to the rye patch dam area to hunt for gold with a metal detector. Positioned 22 miles north of lovelock and 50 miles south of winnemucca, rye patch state recreation area is a recreationalists paradise. Rye patch probably the most wellknown gold district in nevada is called rye patch, or the majuba placers due to its proximity to majuba mountains. No one seems to be enjoying the outdoor gold prospecting experience more than members of the gold prospectors association of america, a national organization with two chapters in nevada. Metal detecting is a long term commitment and takes mucho time and practice to master, if ever one can master it.
Catfish have gotten over 30pounds, walleye over 7pounds, and wipers are running over 10pounds. Metal detecting tips as we are going to rye patch this. For sale unpatented placer mining gold claim in nv state. Rye patch state recreation area comstock gold prospectors, inc. Oct 01, 2015 these gold deposits, which are found east of majuba mountain and west of rye patch reservoir, were first found in the 1930s. Find mustsee tourist attractions and things to do in rye patch, nevada. Browse mls listings in rye patch and take real estate virtual tours at realtor. You can still use gold as a pathfinder to gold, william bill howald, president and ceo of rye patch, said. Go metal detecting at rye patch state recreation area in nevada. Get directions, maps, and traffic for rye patch, nv. Gerrys metal detectors is one of the top instructors in the field who uses. There is no water at the location of the placers, so the most popular methods to find gold are with metal detectors and drywashers. Out of all great gold hunting destinations in nevada, rye patch state. The gold bearing area was expansive, covering many miles over an arid flat with no water.
Rye patch state recreation area is situated on a 22mile long reservoir that. The northern nevada chapter meets at sparks spanish springs library the fourth monday of each month at 6 p. Best camping in and near rye patch state recreation area. This section reaches from the trails parting with the california trail at the humboldt river and the northern end of the rye patch reservoir to its exit west of. I have several 20acre placer claims in section 8 of 32n 32e in rye patch, nv right next to mt. Rye patch mines old ground for new gold in north central.
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