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Bonanza Opal Mine

Denio, Nevada

💎 Black Fire Opal
💎 Crystal Opal
💎 Precious Opal
💎 Wood Opal
💰 $30–$85 per day 4.5 / 5
Bonanza Opal Mine — pay-to-dig gem mine in Nevada

About Bonanza Opal Mine

Adjacent to Royal Peacock, Bonanza Opal Mine offers an alternative access point to the Virgin Valley opal beds. Famous for the 'Virgin Valley Black Fire Opal' which displays stunning spectral play-of-color in greens, reds, and blues. The opals here are hydrophane and must be kept moist. Camp and dig for multiple days.

Gems & Minerals You Can Find

💎Black Fire Opal
💎Crystal Opal
💎Precious Opal
💎Wood Opal

Visit Information

Address

Virgin Valley, Humboldt County, NV 89404

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Pricing

$30–$85 per day

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Pay-To-Dig Gem Mining at Bonanza Opal Mine

Bonanza Opal Mine is a pay-to-dig gem mine located in Denio, Nevada. Visitors can dig for Black Fire Opal, Crystal Opal, Precious Opal, Wood Opal and keep everything they find. Pay-to-dig experiences like Bonanza Opal Mine are popular with rockhounds, families, and gem enthusiasts looking for a hands-on outdoor adventure.

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