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Petersville AK: state recreational mining area

ROCKHOUNDING OPEN / LEGAL DOCUMENTED

Where: West · North America · approx. 62.5, -150.82 (vicinity only)

Why this spot: Rockhounding locality: historic Peters Creek placer ground southwest of Denali, set aside by the State of Alaska for claim-free recreational mining

What turns up: placer gold flakes, small nuggets, black sand

Access: Open / legal.

Open to the public on state land, no claim needed; pans and hand tools free, suction dredges to 6 inch and pumps need permits and are limited to May 15 through July 15

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Pins are approximate by design. This page is historical research, not permission to dig. Check ownership and local law first.