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Welcome To The OSPA

The premiere club for all things prospecting in Ohio.  Gold panning, highbanking, dredging, sluicing, metal detecting, rock hounding, gem grubbing or fossil hunting.  Discussions about all of these outdoor activities in the Buckeye State can be found on our forum.  Sign up here

Wondering if there is Gold in Ohio?  Click Here to see for yourself.

There is Gold in Ohio and the OSPA has some of the best gold claims in the state.  More info on OSPA claims.

Thinking about joining a prospecting club or interested in learning more about gold prospecting? Come to an OSPA meeting or join the forum and introduce yourself. Guests are always welcome!

Club Meeting Date and Times to be Announced

Club meetings are very important for club operations.  Meetings are the primary way news is communicated, concerns are discussed and decisions are voted on.  Not to mention they are usually at a claim where you can get some prospecting in with fellow club members.

Meetings typically include a potluck and raffle.  Participation in either is totally optional but the food is usually very good and the raffle items are always outstanding and help the club raise money for various activities.  Don’t forget, meetings are open to everyone, so if you are thinking about joining a prospecting club, come on out and and see what the OSPA has to offer.  The location of the meetings are listed in the schedule, which is on the right hand side of this page.  Hope to see you at the next one!!

Awards for Outstanding Members

The OSPA would like to recognize the following members for their outstanding contributions to the the OSPA family this year.

Dan-O for his help mowing and putting together the Hog roast at the Norris Claim.

Carman Ball Friday and Ron Stiger for setting up our Vein Mt trip.

It is members like this and the efforts of all others that made our club have a successful year!