2007-02-27 11:08:02 · 7 answers · asked by concerned parent 1 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Sacramento
People get places confused. Sutters Fort is in Sacramento, where John Sutter lived, but it is on one city block in the middle of town. Sutters Mill, where gold was discovered, is about a one hour drive to the east. The Coloma Gold Discovery State Park (google it) contains a re-creation of the mill as well as many historic buildings. The park staff sometimes gives panning lessons. Gold panning can be great recreation and I believe it is allowed in the park - just don't expect to find riches. I grew up on top of the Melones Fault, aka the "mother lode", and in spite of years of trying I never even retrieved more than 1/4 ounce, BUT I had fun playing "49er".
2007-02-27 16:29:47 · answer #1 · answered by gordon B 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No. I don't think you can.
But special events are scheduled throughout the year.
I would contact them and find out if any panning is scheduled.
Phone number for information: (916) 442-4966.
This is the website link to the National Park:
http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=485
This is a link to a very good article about the history of Sutters Fort:
http://www.pashnit.com/roads/cal/SuttersFort.htm
2007-02-27 19:18:14 · answer #2 · answered by Yellowstonedogs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No but there are many places with 1 to 2 hours of Sacramento wher you many of these are along the upper Ameican River. Make sure you are not on someone else's claim first or you will be breaking the law.
2007-02-28 00:01:19 · answer #3 · answered by David P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No but go to www.49ermike.com and click on where to find then your state then county. There should be many listings where you can find your own gold in your area.
2007-02-27 23:30:10 · answer #4 · answered by carolinatinpan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, you cannot.
2007-02-27 20:00:30 · answer #5 · answered by Elizabeth 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can I did....
2007-02-28 05:40:42 · answer #6 · answered by Susan A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no you cant. har har har!
2014-02-26 23:18:18 · answer #7 · answered by Amael 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋