Any good websites dealing with panning for gold in California?

Question

I'm just an amature and need to know where I can go to pan for gold legally. Where are the best spots and what are the restrictions? I don't want to pay to pan at someone's tourist camp.

Answer 1

You may find one of these interesting:
http://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla%3Aen-US%3Aofficial&channel=s&hl=en&q=gold+panning+in+california&btnG=Google+Search
There is some good information (mainly historical things) on this article:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gold_panning