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Sunset Valley
Mining Company
Mining Company
Port Jackson #2 Placer Gold Mining Claim
Unpatented 40 acres Klamath River Gold Claim
Port Jackson 2 CAMC0296676
Siskiyou Records DOC# 10-0002728
Approximate length along river: 0.55 mile
The Port Jackson 2 claim (on Main Klamath
River) is located approximately 8.94 miles East
(on Hwy 96) from Happy Camp. Go East on Hwy
96 for 8.96 Mile to park area on the right. The
claim location information is as follows; Use
GPS coordinate 41.863217N, 123.268664W
and the claim geo-references.
Claim geo-references: A.P: SE,SW(¼ SE), Sec:
31, T: 47N, R: 12W, Mer: Mount Diablo
Estimated GPS Coordinates Latitude/Longitude:
“Corners”
(NW): 41.867631N, 123.282684W
(NE): 41.866332N, 123.276903W
41.867065N, 123.272410W
41.864937N, 123.276799W
(SW): 41.865847N, 123.282055W
(SE): 41.865283N, 123.272356W
Park/Camp GPS: 41.863217N, 123.268664W
camp to river is less then 20 feet.
Please locate the shoulder parking area with
the above GPS coordinate. You have an easy
access to the river area through the parking
area. For the camping, please see nearby
campground information below;
PROSPECTS:
This is within a historically-rich section of the
Klamath River. The Klamath River is a proven
gold-bearing river. Anyone is going to recover
some gold if one gives it even a little effort. The
Klamath River in this area has very attracting
stream and land structures, which allow a miner
to use various mining methods. With very easy-
accessible and wide-open area, this claim is
excellent area for you to bring your family, and
everybody can enjoy mining!!
The river starts with nice riffles where you can
mine with several mining methods, such as
panning or sluicing, then flowing into the deeper
pool. The bottom is covered with some
bedrocks and boulders. Although the deep area
will require an advance skill to mine with limited
mining methods, in the middle section, there are
several shallow stretch areas where you or your
family enjoy panning. The shallow areas are
excellent for sluicing. This claims is also
excellent for dredging if a dredging is allowed in
the near future*.
The ‘off-stream’ area is another attraction of
this claim; there are nice exposed bedrocks
along the shoreline in both sides of the river,
where you could explore with a high-grade gold
detector. There are also a few gravel bars
where is worth to explore. There is great high-
banking potential along the shoreline as well.
Or you could approach soft-sand bank area for
more mining; you could set up a sluice box in
the riffles, and make a trip with a 5 gallon
bucket.
Even though this claims is excellent for all kind
of miners, it is a very nice and peaceful area
where a person could just relax and enjoy
surrounding nature, or beginners could get
started in a mining environment that is not too
difficult. Definitely it is a good place where you
could take your family or love one with.
Note*:
a dredging permit has been hold temporarily
until the DFG complete the update
environmental Impact report. They say the new
regulations may reduce numbers
of dredging permits but allow smaller sizes
dredging machine.
Nearby Campground
CAMPGROUND NAME: Curly Jack
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Happy Camp
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS: In Happy Camp, CA, at the
intersection of State Rt. 96 and Elk Creek Rd.,
take Elk Creek Rd. south 0.5 miles to a "Y"
intersection. Bear right onto Curly Jack Rd. and
go 0.3 miles to campground on right.
GENERAL COMMENTS: The elevation is 1,100
ft. The campground is a single loop through a
stand of oak near the Klamath River, which is
close enough to be heard but not seen from
campground. It is popular with kayaking and
rafting groups, but its large sites and RV-
friendly design should have RVrs dropping in
often. A cook's night out can be enjoyed in
Happy Camp. Group sites (not included in this
survey) are scattered around campground;
contact Ranger District Office for specific
information.
SEASONS Open Seasonal: Yes Open All Year:
No Seasonal Comment: Open Memorial Day
weekend through late November.
Port Jackson 2 CAMC0296676
Siskiyou Records DOC# 10-0002728
Approximate length along river: 0.55 mile
The Port Jackson 2 claim (on Main Klamath
River) is located approximately 8.94 miles East
(on Hwy 96) from Happy Camp. Go East on Hwy
96 for 8.96 Mile to park area on the right. The
claim location information is as follows; Use
GPS coordinate 41.863217N, 123.268664W
and the claim geo-references.
Claim geo-references: A.P: SE,SW(¼ SE), Sec:
31, T: 47N, R: 12W, Mer: Mount Diablo
Estimated GPS Coordinates Latitude/Longitude:
“Corners”
(NW): 41.867631N, 123.282684W
(NE): 41.866332N, 123.276903W
41.867065N, 123.272410W
41.864937N, 123.276799W
(SW): 41.865847N, 123.282055W
(SE): 41.865283N, 123.272356W
Park/Camp GPS: 41.863217N, 123.268664W
camp to river is less then 20 feet.
Please locate the shoulder parking area with
the above GPS coordinate. You have an easy
access to the river area through the parking
area. For the camping, please see nearby
campground information below;
PROSPECTS:
This is within a historically-rich section of the
Klamath River. The Klamath River is a proven
gold-bearing river. Anyone is going to recover
some gold if one gives it even a little effort. The
Klamath River in this area has very attracting
stream and land structures, which allow a miner
to use various mining methods. With very easy-
accessible and wide-open area, this claim is
excellent area for you to bring your family, and
everybody can enjoy mining!!
The river starts with nice riffles where you can
mine with several mining methods, such as
panning or sluicing, then flowing into the deeper
pool. The bottom is covered with some
bedrocks and boulders. Although the deep area
will require an advance skill to mine with limited
mining methods, in the middle section, there are
several shallow stretch areas where you or your
family enjoy panning. The shallow areas are
excellent for sluicing. This claims is also
excellent for dredging if a dredging is allowed in
the near future*.
The ‘off-stream’ area is another attraction of
this claim; there are nice exposed bedrocks
along the shoreline in both sides of the river,
where you could explore with a high-grade gold
detector. There are also a few gravel bars
where is worth to explore. There is great high-
banking potential along the shoreline as well.
Or you could approach soft-sand bank area for
more mining; you could set up a sluice box in
the riffles, and make a trip with a 5 gallon
bucket.
Even though this claims is excellent for all kind
of miners, it is a very nice and peaceful area
where a person could just relax and enjoy
surrounding nature, or beginners could get
started in a mining environment that is not too
difficult. Definitely it is a good place where you
could take your family or love one with.
Note*:
a dredging permit has been hold temporarily
until the DFG complete the update
environmental Impact report. They say the new
regulations may reduce numbers
of dredging permits but allow smaller sizes
dredging machine.
Nearby Campground
CAMPGROUND NAME: Curly Jack
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Happy Camp
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS: In Happy Camp, CA, at the
intersection of State Rt. 96 and Elk Creek Rd.,
take Elk Creek Rd. south 0.5 miles to a "Y"
intersection. Bear right onto Curly Jack Rd. and
go 0.3 miles to campground on right.
GENERAL COMMENTS: The elevation is 1,100
ft. The campground is a single loop through a
stand of oak near the Klamath River, which is
close enough to be heard but not seen from
campground. It is popular with kayaking and
rafting groups, but its large sites and RV-
friendly design should have RVrs dropping in
often. A cook's night out can be enjoyed in
Happy Camp. Group sites (not included in this
survey) are scattered around campground;
contact Ranger District Office for specific
information.
SEASONS Open Seasonal: Yes Open All Year:
No Seasonal Comment: Open Memorial Day
weekend through late November.
