Oregon Sunstone FEE DIGGING
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We at Double Eagle Mining look forward to helping in any way
we can.
If you get lost or have questions, call the camp phone
(541) 417-0158
GPS: 42.42.758N 119.49.248W
Please follow the directions below, to get you in the mining area. If you are
coming from 395, please continue east on 6115 past the public collection
area, a little over a mile past Dust Devil mine. When you see Ridge Top
mine, across the road from that, (on your left), there is a smaller road which
will take you to our mine. This is the smaller road marked in red on the map.
It is about 1 mile to our camp, at 0.8 miles there is a road to the left, You
can now see our camp (large tan 5th wheel and American flag), take this
small road to our camp.
If you are coming from Plush when you turn left onto 6115, (off of 6155)
continue for about 3.3 miles. When you see the red and white sign (Double
Eagle), you turn right (North) directly across from the Ridge Top Mine sign.
This is the smaller road marked in red on the map. It is about 1 mile to our
camp, at 0.8 miles there is a road to the left, You can now see our camp
(large tan 5th wheel and American flag), take this small road on your left
(there is another sign that says Double Eagle) to our camp.
Our Fees
Our fees are $50 dollars for you to shovel and screen from virgin ore piles,
, or $150 per 1 yard for us to screen the virgin ore for you with our
screening plant. KEEP ALL YOU FIND, (Children 12 and under Free).
This screened material is then placed on waist high screening tables, where
you can take your time going through the material looking for crystals, limit
of 4 adults per table,1 yard is about equal to about 40, 1/2 to 3/4 full 5
gallon buckets.
What you need to bring.
Bring LEATHER GLOVES, WE do not provide gloves. We have pit toilets
for your use. We also have the tools you will need to mine, deposit
required. If you have your own tools, please bring them so others can use
ours if they need to, our supply is limited. Thanks.
When you visit the mine please bring food and drinks and what ever you
think you will need. The nearest store is over 20 miles of dirt road away in
Plush.
Bring lots of water or fluids to stay hydrated.
Free Camping
If you plan to camp, we will give you a place to set up your tent or trailer.
Advance notice by phone or email is appreciated.
Please remember you need to bring everything you will need to camp, eat,
drink, cook, wash and sleep.(Charcoal grills are not allowed due to fire
regulations). We have horseshoes for big kids, and kites, catch mitts, and
Frisbee for the kids. We are located in the high desert; there is no running
water or electricity. If you bring a dog, please do not let it out of your
vehicle or park by our trailers. Keep driving untill you reach the white tent
in the camping area past the blue arrow. Dogs must remain in your camp
area at all times and be on a leash at all times. Camp quiet time is 9PM
to 7AM; please do not use generators, etc. during these hours. Also, fire
regulations require that you have an ABC fire extinguisher by your
generator at all times.
Thanks for coming, good luck and have fun.
Your hosts,
Debbie & John Aldrich
we can.
If you get lost or have questions, call the camp phone
(541) 417-0158
GPS: 42.42.758N 119.49.248W
Please follow the directions below, to get you in the mining area. If you are
coming from 395, please continue east on 6115 past the public collection
area, a little over a mile past Dust Devil mine. When you see Ridge Top
mine, across the road from that, (on your left), there is a smaller road which
will take you to our mine. This is the smaller road marked in red on the map.
It is about 1 mile to our camp, at 0.8 miles there is a road to the left, You
can now see our camp (large tan 5th wheel and American flag), take this
small road to our camp.
If you are coming from Plush when you turn left onto 6115, (off of 6155)
continue for about 3.3 miles. When you see the red and white sign (Double
Eagle), you turn right (North) directly across from the Ridge Top Mine sign.
This is the smaller road marked in red on the map. It is about 1 mile to our
camp, at 0.8 miles there is a road to the left, You can now see our camp
(large tan 5th wheel and American flag), take this small road on your left
(there is another sign that says Double Eagle) to our camp.
Our Fees
Our fees are $50 dollars for you to shovel and screen from virgin ore piles,
, or $150 per 1 yard for us to screen the virgin ore for you with our
screening plant. KEEP ALL YOU FIND, (Children 12 and under Free).
This screened material is then placed on waist high screening tables, where
you can take your time going through the material looking for crystals, limit
of 4 adults per table,1 yard is about equal to about 40, 1/2 to 3/4 full 5
gallon buckets.
What you need to bring.
Bring LEATHER GLOVES, WE do not provide gloves. We have pit toilets
for your use. We also have the tools you will need to mine, deposit
required. If you have your own tools, please bring them so others can use
ours if they need to, our supply is limited. Thanks.
When you visit the mine please bring food and drinks and what ever you
think you will need. The nearest store is over 20 miles of dirt road away in
Plush.
Bring lots of water or fluids to stay hydrated.
Free Camping
If you plan to camp, we will give you a place to set up your tent or trailer.
Advance notice by phone or email is appreciated.
Please remember you need to bring everything you will need to camp, eat,
drink, cook, wash and sleep.(Charcoal grills are not allowed due to fire
regulations). We have horseshoes for big kids, and kites, catch mitts, and
Frisbee for the kids. We are located in the high desert; there is no running
water or electricity. If you bring a dog, please do not let it out of your
vehicle or park by our trailers. Keep driving untill you reach the white tent
in the camping area past the blue arrow. Dogs must remain in your camp
area at all times and be on a leash at all times. Camp quiet time is 9PM
to 7AM; please do not use generators, etc. during these hours. Also, fire
regulations require that you have an ABC fire extinguisher by your
generator at all times.
Thanks for coming, good luck and have fun.
Your hosts,
Debbie & John Aldrich
To Get Here:
say Sunstone area) go approximately 1/2 mile, then turn left on BLM
From Plush, take paved County Road 3-10 north for 9 miles (it turns to
From Plush, take paved County Road 3-10 north for 9 miles (it turns to
gravel after 4 miles). Turn right on County Road 3-11, (look for signs that
say Sunstone area) go approximately 1/2 mile, then turn left on BLM
Road 6155. Travel north 8 miles, and then turn left on BLM Road 6115.
Drive northwest approximately 3.3 miles, and then turn right at the red
and white sign that says Double Eagle.
For southbound travelers from Highway 395, turn left (east) on County
Road 3-10 (also called the Hogback Road). After 7 miles, turn left on
BLM Road 6165 (the Corn Lake Road). Then turn right on BLM road
6115. Continue driving past the public collection area and about 1.5
miles past Dust Devil, and look for the Double Eagle sign on your left.
CAUTION: BLM Roads 6165 and 6115 can be impassable to even
four-wheel-drive vehicles when wet, and should only be used during dry
conditions. BLM Road 6165 is also rocky, and those in low clearance
passenger cars may not want to attempt this road. An alternate route for
southbound travelers from Highway 395 is to continue south on the
Hogback Road, turn left at the junction with County Road 3-11, and
continue from this junction as described above in "From Plush". Always
carry a spare tire for your vehicle.
say Sunstone area) go approximately 1/2 mile, then turn left on BLM
From Plush, take paved County Road 3-10 north for 9 miles (it turns to
From Plush, take paved County Road 3-10 north for 9 miles (it turns to
gravel after 4 miles). Turn right on County Road 3-11, (look for signs that
say Sunstone area) go approximately 1/2 mile, then turn left on BLM
Road 6155. Travel north 8 miles, and then turn left on BLM Road 6115.
Drive northwest approximately 3.3 miles, and then turn right at the red
and white sign that says Double Eagle.
For southbound travelers from Highway 395, turn left (east) on County
Road 3-10 (also called the Hogback Road). After 7 miles, turn left on
BLM Road 6165 (the Corn Lake Road). Then turn right on BLM road
6115. Continue driving past the public collection area and about 1.5
miles past Dust Devil, and look for the Double Eagle sign on your left.
CAUTION: BLM Roads 6165 and 6115 can be impassable to even
four-wheel-drive vehicles when wet, and should only be used during dry
conditions. BLM Road 6165 is also rocky, and those in low clearance
passenger cars may not want to attempt this road. An alternate route for
southbound travelers from Highway 395 is to continue south on the
Hogback Road, turn left at the junction with County Road 3-11, and
continue from this junction as described above in "From Plush". Always
carry a spare tire for your vehicle.
Fee Digging Dates have been extended to October 3rd
Double Eagle #16 Mine is open daily to the public for a fee dig of Plush Oregon
Sunstone, so you can collect your own Plush Oregon Sunstone.
The mine is open for fee digging from May 27th to the 3rd of October.
For Map and directions, see below information.
Dates may vary due to weather conditions.
Please contact us to confirm closing dates.
Questions?
Phone: (541) 417-0158
email: info@doubleeaglemine.com