Double Eagle Mine
Plush, Oregon
oregon sunstonecopper-bearing sunstoneschiller feldspar
Fee dig · Fee, seasonal
Double Eagle Mine
Double Eagle leases you a day on an untouched ore pile rather than picking over ground someone worked yesterday, which is why the per-person fee buys real odds. The draw is copper-bearing Oregon sunstone — the reds and greens that command the highest prices out of the Rabbit Basin. Free camping at the mine makes a two-day trip practical, which matters when the drive in is this long, but you bring every scrap of water, food, and shelter yourself.
The card catalog
| What you can find | oregon sunstone, copper-bearing sunstone, schiller feldspar |
|---|---|
| Access | Fee dig — Fee, seasonal |
| Fees | $80 per person to lease access to a virgin ore pile for one day; a yard of 3-inch-minus production ore is $280 cash or $290 by credit card. Children under 12 free with a paying adult |
| Season & hours | 2026 season posted as May 23 through September 27; free camping on site with 9pm-7am quiet hours, no running water or electricity, and no charcoal grills or open fires |
| Kids | Family-friendly — kids under 12 dig free with an adult and the work is shovel-and-screen rather than pick-and-pry, but you are 40-plus miles down rural roads with no store |
| Official source | Double Eagle Mine (operator) |
| Last checked | Checked against its source August 16, 2026 |
Hours, fees, and access rules change. Verify with the operator or land agency before you go.
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Before you go
What does Double Eagle Mine cost?
$80 per person to lease access to a virgin ore pile for one day; a yard of 3-inch-minus production ore is $280 cash or $290 by credit card. Children under 12 free with a paying adult Hours, fees, and access rules change. Verify with the operator or land agency before you go.
When is Double Eagle Mine open?
2026 season posted as May 23 through September 27; free camping on site with 9pm-7am quiet hours, no running water or electricity, and no charcoal grills or open fires Hours, fees, and access rules change. Verify with the operator or land agency before you go.
Is Double Eagle Mine good for kids?
Yes — Double Eagle Mine works for families. kids under 12 dig free with an adult and the work is shovel-and-screen rather than pick-and-pry, but you are 40-plus miles down rural roads with no store