JAN
10
SATURDAY
CLAIM
WISHFUL
8:00 AM
Buenos Aires Wildlife Refuge
CLAIMS • OUTINGS • ARIZONA GOLD COUNTRY
CLUB CLAIMS & OUTINGS
Explore Arizona's gold country with fellow Desert Gold Diggers. Our club claims and monthly outings give members the opportunity to prospect, learn and share the adventure together.
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OUR CLAIMS
MEMBER ACCESS. SHARED ADVENTURE.
Desert Gold Diggers maintains club claims for the exclusive use of current members. Membership gives you access to the information and resources you need to get out, explore and prospect with the club.
CLUB CLAIMS
Members receive access to Desert Gold Diggers club claims for recreational prospecting and club activities.
MEMBER CLAIM MAPS
Claim maps and location information are provided privately to current members.
OUTING INFORMATION
Members receive the information needed to participate in organized club outings and prospecting activities.
PROSPECT TOGETHER
Outings bring members together to share experience, learn from one another and enjoy Arizona's gold country.
GET OUT & PROSPECT
2026 OUTING SCHEDULE
Join fellow Desert Gold Diggers throughout the year for organized prospecting outings across Arizona's gold country.
FEB
8
SUNDAY
CLAIM
PLACER POND
8:00 AM
Greaterville Rd & Hwy 83
MAR
6–8
FRI–SUN
CLAIM
NORTH ARIVACA
OVERNIGHT
8:00 AM
Las Guijas Rd Campsite
APR
12
SUNDAY
CLAIM
BRUISER
8:00 AM
Circle K in Oracle American Ave
MAY
9
SATURDAY
CLAIM
SNOOZIN
7:00 AM
Arivaca Rd Milepost 7
JUN
7
SUNDAY
CLAIM
HOPE
7:00 AM
Gardner Canyon Rd & Hwy 83
JUL
11
SATURDAY
CLAIM
BRUISER
7:00 AM
Circle K in Oracle American Ave
AUG
9
SUNDAY
CLAIM
WISHFUL
7:00 AM
Buenos Aires Wildlife Refuge Arivaca Rd
SEP
5
SATURDAY
CLAIM
AU1
7:00 AM
Buenos Aires Wildlife Refuge Arivaca Rd
OCT
9–11
FRI–SUN
CLAIM
HOPE
OVERNIGHT
8:00 AM
Fish Canyon Rd Campsite
NOV
7
SATURDAY
CLAIM
PILGRIM'S PRIDE
8:00 AM
Arivaca Rd Milepost 7
DEC
6
SUNDAY
CLAIM
PLACER POND
8:00 AM
Greaterville Rd & Hwy 83
JAN
9
SATURDAY
CLAIM
WISHFUL
8:00 AM
Buenos Aires Wildlife Refuge Arivaca Rd
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BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT
Outing dates, times and meeting locations may change. Check with Desert Gold Diggers for the latest information before attending an outing.
PLAN AHEAD
BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT.
Arizona prospecting can take you into remote desert and mountain areas. A little preparation goes a long way toward making your outing safer, more comfortable and more enjoyable.
BRING PLENTY OF WATER
Arizona conditions can change quickly. Bring more water than you think you'll need.
PREPARE FOR THE WEATHER
Check conditions before leaving and bring appropriate sun protection, clothing and footwear.
KNOW WHERE YOU'RE GOING
Review the outing information and meeting location before heading into the field.
COME PREPARED
Bring the prospecting equipment and personal supplies you'll need for the day's outing.
READY TO GET OUT THERE?
WANT ACCESS TO CLUB CLAIMS?
Become a Desert Gold Diggers member and join a community of prospectors exploring Arizona's gold country together. Membership gives you access to club claims, claim maps, organized outings and other club resources.
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PROSPECT TOGETHER.