Welcome to the Friends of Last Chance Canyon Prospecting Membership
Friends of Last Chance Canyon is providing
access to a placer mining claim within Last Chance Canyon. With gold mining playing
such an important part in the history of this canyon, and our State, we can also
enjoy this activity and get dirty while finding a bit of color! All prospecting
activity will require abiding by existing rules and regulations put forth
by FLCC as well as by the Bureau of Land Management. A standard liability
release is required to be signed. The club member also agrees to follow
simple regulations such as no use of wheeled or tractor digging equipment,
no leaving of trash on public land, and agreeing to remain on designated routes.
Respect for Native American heritage and any other historical artifact areas is mandatory and
the law. No disturbance or digging in historical areas will be tolerated.
Membership in FLCC is required to join in Prospecting, at an additional cost of $20
annually to maintain the claim and area.
Your signup to use the FLCC placer claim of 160 acres
includes membership in our non-profit organization, and helps to support historic sites in
the El Paso Mountain and Last Chance Canyon areas,
including Bickel Camp and Burro Schmidt Cabin and Tunnel. The cost for FLCC
annual membership is $20 + $20 prospecting = $40. This is an annual membership, renewable each
January. For an additional immediate family member, the cost is $10. You will receive a confirmation email as well as
our quarterly newsletter.
For those of you just starting out and unfamiliar with
desert prospecting we have help onsite with the caretakers at Bickel Camp, as well as other
members giving tips. Knowledge of the area is key in us keeping special sites undisturbed, which
also keeps our claim in good standing with the general public and the BLM.
To join the Prospecting portion of FLCC, use Paypal
to submit your $40 fee (+$10 for additional family member). Detailed maps, ID, form to be signed, and rules with information
will follow to your postal address shortly.
Just in case you need some incentive, here's
the latest quote on precious metals.
Current Metal Prices