If you’re into panning for gold you just might find some along Holcomb Creek. There are active claims in the area so be respectful. Once you leave the pavement the going gets slower along the trails. You definitely need a high clearance vehicle. There are campgrounds in the area and also yellow post campsites. There wasn’t many other vehicles around the times I’ve been out there. Nice scenery and peaceful.

Me and my two dogs have been the twice. Both times we had at least 1-2 days of having the entire campgrounds to ourselves. The campsites are roomy and are spaced out so other campers aren’t right next to one another. Best of all it’s not far from home. I plan to return there many times in the coming months.