Similkameen River Gold Claim - Princeton, BC (Claim #1113180)
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Executive Summary
Available for acquisition: a 200-acre placer gold property comprising four (4) mineral cells (Claim #1113180) located on the renowned Similkameen River just above the active Copper Mountain Mine near Princeton, British Columbia. The ground offers an exceptional combination of authentic placer gold production potential with nuggets and pickers, abundant virgin gravel bars, convenient backcountry vehicle access only a few kilometers off the highway, and established campsite infrastructure in a world-class recreational corridor.
Tenure & Property Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Tenure Number | Claim #1113180 |
| Location | Similkameen River, Princeton, British Columbia |
| Relative Position | Directly upstream / just above Copper Mountain Mine |
| Cell Configuration | 4 Mineral Cells (each cell approx. 50 acres) |
| Total Area | Approximately 200 Acres (81 Hectares) |
| Asking Price | $7,500 CAD (Full ownership of all 4 cells / 200 acres) |
| Mineral Rights | Placer Gold rights in good standing with Mineral Titles Online (MTO) |
| Ground Condition | Significant virgin ground with unworked river bars and benches |
| Gold Occurrence | Coarse nuggets, pickers, and flood gold |
| Access | Jeep, truck, or ATV trail, located a few kilometers off main highway |
| Camping Infrastructure | Multiple established campsites directly on or adjacent to claims |
| Recreational Amenities | World-class trout fishing and big-game hunting |
Gold Potential & Ground Conditions
- Proven Historic River: The Similkameen River is celebrated in British Columbia mining history for yielding both coarse placer gold and platinum.
- Nuggets and Pickers: Sampling on the claim and surrounding river gravels has yielded coarse gold nuggets and heavy pickers suitable for hand panning, sluicing, and highbanking.
- Abundant Virgin Ground: Extensive sections of the 200-acre package contain unworked river benches, inside gravel bars, and bedrock crevices that have never been commercially worked.
- Favorable Deposition: Located along natural hydraulic drop zones and bends just upstream of Copper Mountain, creating continuous seasonal replenishment during spring freshet.
Backcountry Access, Camping & Recreation
The claim is readily accessible just a few kilometers off the main highway via a good backcountry road suitable for a 4x4 Jeep, pickup truck, or ATV. Multiple natural camping clearings are situated right near the river, making it ideal for extended prospecting trips, summer family camping, or seasonal base operations. The Similkameen corridor is renowned for premier rainbow trout fishing, outdoor hiking, and fall hunting.
Field Photography & Claim Gallery
Similkameen River Placer Claim Overview
Placer Gravel Bars and Stream Channel
River Bedrock & Gold Traps
Panning and Sampling Spot
Backcountry Road and Campsite Access
Camping Area on Claim
Claim Map & MTO Cells (Claim #1113180)
Acquisition Terms & Transfer Details
The asking price is $7,500 CAD for the entire 200-acre (4 cells) property (Claim #1113180). Transfer of ownership is conducted seamlessly through the British Columbia Mineral Titles Online (MTO) registry system. For purchase inquiries, claim transfer details, or site access coordinates, please contact chris@miningpropertymaps.com.
Quick Facts
- Property NameSimilkameen River Placer Gold Claim
- Tenure NumberClaim #1113180
- LocationSimilkameen River, near Princeton, BC
- LandmarkJust above Copper Mountain Mine
- Claim Size4 Cells (approx. 200 Acres total)
- Asking Price$7,500 CAD for all 200 acres
- Gold CharacterNuggets and coarse pickers reported
- Ground StatusAbundant virgin placer ground
- AccessJeep / ATV backcountry road, few km off highway
- Camp & RecreationMultiple campsites, prime fishing & hunting