Buried Treasure In CaliforniaSeven Places To SearchBuried treasure in California exists throughout the State. There are ghost towns that hold treasure. Outlaw caches, and lost, gold and silver mines dot the State. Treasures buried by family members are also hidden here. However, to find them, you need more information. The brief stories I have posted below on various treasures need to be researched thoroughly. The more information you have regarding a treasure, the better your chances of locating one. A good place to start is on the Internet, but do not rely solely on that information. You also should check with the historical societies of the areas you will be searching in. Ask questions and be like a detective on a case he is trying to solve. Also search out old newspaper articles regarding the treasure, that may give you information that you were not aware of. If you do not already own one, a metal detector is a good tool to use. But don’t buy an expensive model. If you spend between $350-$450 for a new detector you will have all of the features you need. For more information on where and how to research for lost treasures, Are you interested in purchasing a metal detector or accessories?
Good luck! And have fun in your search for buried treasure in California. Mountaineer Roadhouse - this was a hideout for outlaws during the 1800’s. And, because it was a well used hiding place, there have been stories that several buried treasures are hidden here. The area is located on the Folsom Road, approximately three miles from Auburn, and approximately 35 miles northeast of Sacramento. The Ruins of the Mission San Pedro y San Pablo de Bicuner - are located between the All-American Canal and Laguna Dam, on the California side of the Colorado River. In 1871, before an impending Indian attack, the priests hid a large amount of treasure somewhere inside the Mission. Everyone was killed, and the Mission was destroyed. Is the treasure still there? It very well could be. The Butterfield State Route - may hold a strongbox containing $60,000 in gold. Supposedly, outlaws buried this cache somewhere on, or near the road, between the ruins of an old stagecoach station, at Carrizo, and the restored station at Vallecitos. Borrego Valley - could have a buried treasure of a large amount of gold nuggets. A wagon train carrying the gold was attacked by Indians. Apparently, the gold was hid in the lower portion of Borrego Valley, approximately five miles northeast of Carrizozo. The Oak Grove Treasure - in 1853, outlaws robbed a Wells Fargo wagon carrying $30,000 in gold. As the story goes, the bandits buried the treasure in an oak grove approximately 3 miles east of the old Rincon Stage Station, and southeast of the East Fort and San Gabriel Rivers. The Willow Creek Post Office Robbery. In 1928, this post office was robbed of $28,000 in gold coins. The robbers buried the gold coins in New River Canyon, at the mouth of New River, near Eureka. Myrtletowne has a supposed buried treasure of approximately $125,000. In the late 1800's a stagecoach loaded with gold bullion was robbed. The outlaws apparently buried the bullion in the town's vicinity. If you are searching for buried treasure in California and going on to private property be sure to ask for permission. If you are venturing on to State or Federal lands you should know the laws of that State.
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