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    Kenai Lake Gold Dredging and Boat Adventure

    Ride a scenic boat to a backcountry mining camp and use a suction dredge to find and keep real Alaskan gold

    From$6,921/ person

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    Duration

    4 hours

    Includes

    Boat ride, Camp tour, Keep gold

    Highlights

    Experience a scenic boat ride across Kenai Lake to Devil’s Canyon Mining Camp and work a real claim with a suction dredge. Learn from miners and keep the gold you recover.

    • Ride a motorboat across Kenai Lake to the mining camp
    • Tour an active mining camp with experienced miners
    • Operate a suction dredge to search streambed cracks
    • Learn techniques for finding and recovering gold
    • Keep the gold you mine from the stream
    • Bond with family, friends, or coworkers outdoors

    What's Included

    • Boat transfer on Kenai Lake
    • Mining camp tour
    • Suction dredge equipment

    Things to know

    All ages welcome; a two guest minimum applies. Hip boots or full waders required; rentals available. Expect to get wet and work in cold stream water; dress in layers and arrive 15–30 minutes early.

    Cancellation policy

    Full refund with at least 30 days' notice. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. No-shows are charged in full.

    Meeting location

    Cooper Landing, Alaska

    Experience provided by Alaska Gold Panning with Prospector John
    Experience provided by Alaska Gold Panning with Prospector John

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    We are here to assist with special requests, large groups, last minute needs, and any questions you may have.

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