Cedar Creek #4/#5/#7 Placer Claims – Yavapai County, Arizona

These three 20-acre placer mining claims are situated directly along Cedar Creek, a gold bearing tributary to Turkey Creek, a well-known gold-bearing drainage in the Bradshaw Mountains of central Arizona. The creek has a long history of producing placer gold, with coarse nuggets and fine gold both reported from multiple stretches of the drainage. The claims cover a combined 60 acres of proven ground with direct access to sometimes year-round water but mostly seasonal, making them excellent for small-scale placer operations.

Access is via Crown King Road through Cleator, Arizona. From Cleator, take the old railroad grade turned road north from town to the parking area, the claims are reached via UTV or on foot with a short hike along the creek to various places on the claim. While motorized vehicle access to the claims themselves is excellent, the walk from the vehicle to the claim is manageable and provides good seclusion for mining activities.

Driving Directions:

From the north via State Highway 69 (Spring Valley) from the 4-way stop light on SH69 turn south on South Spring Lane then turn right onto East Duffers Drive and continue onto East Spring Valley Access Road for 1.1 miles until you reach Antelope Creek Road, turn left and follow for 5.6 miles and keeping to the right, follow Crown King Cutoff for .9 miles. Then turn right onto Bumble Bee Rd/Crown King Rd/Forest 259 Rd and follow for 3.63 miles then turn right onto FS39 RD (Blue Bell Mine Road) and then keeping to the right follow for 3/4 of a mile until Cedar Creek is reached at the parking area #2 on the map. You can park your vehicle here and the claims are then just a short walk away. 

Geology and Mineralization:

Cedar Creek is fed by numerous gold-bearing tributaries draining historic lodes such as the Blue Bell mine. The Blue Bell trend cuts across several of the finger drainages that feed into Cedar Creek and is the primary gold mineral source to Cedar Creek. The drainage is composed of decomposed granite, schist, and quartz vein material, which continually replenishes the placer gravels. Historical reports and modern prospecting have shown that Cedar Creek consistently yields placer gold, with values concentrated in deeper gravel bars, inside bends, and bedrock exposures along the creek.

Opportunity:

With three 20-acre claims, buyers have the advantage of working a larger stretch of creek without competition from outside parties. This is an excellent package for recreational prospectors or a serious operation looking to develop a placer project in one of Arizona’s most productive gold belts. These claims combine accessibility, historic production, and the potential for consistent returns, making them a solid addition to any mining portfolio.