Pay-To-Dig Gem Mines in Nevada

Since 1981, the Royal Peacock has been one of the most celebrated opal fee-dig mines in the US. Dig precious black, crystal, and wood opals from volcanic ash beds in the remote Virgin Valley. Some specimens rival Australian opals in brilliance. Camping available on site. Open April through October.

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.

Since 1981, the Royal Peacock has been one of the most celebrated opal fee-dig mines in the US. Dig precious black, crystal, and wood opals from volcanic ash beds in the remote Virgin Valley. Some specimens rival Australian opals in quality.

Third major fee-dig opal mine in the Virgin Valley. Known for stunning crystal and fire opals. Some of the finest precious opals in North America come from here.

Another outstanding Virgin Valley opal operation near the Royal Peacock. Dig for precious black, crystal, and wood opal from volcanic ash beds.

One of the most famous fee-dig opal mines in the world. Dig for stunning precious opals including rare fire opals in the Virgin Valley's volcanic ash beds.

One of the best opal collecting areas in North America with stunning black opals.

Beautiful precious opals from the famous Virgin Valley opal fields of Nevada.

Collect beautiful red almandine garnets from this Nevada collecting site.