Dust Devil Mining Co.
Plush, Oregon
oregon sunstonecopper-bearing red sunstonegreen sunstoneschiller feldspar
Fee dig · Fee, seasonal
Dust Devil Mining Co.
Dust Devil built its reputation on an unusual bargain: digging the ore pile costs nothing, and you settle up only on the stones good enough to cut. The claim sits in the Rabbit Basin sunstone field, known for the copper-bearing reds and greens that made Oregon sunstone a serious gem material. Call before you drive to confirm the season and the current terms — Plush is a long way to come to find a gate closed.
The card catalog
| What you can find | oregon sunstone, copper-bearing red sunstone, green sunstone, schiller feldspar |
|---|---|
| Access | Fee dig — Fee, seasonal |
| Fees | no charge to dig the ore pile — you pay 50% of wholesale on better-colored stones and clear stones over about 8 carats; processing concentrated material runs $60 per half yard or $100 per yard |
| Season & hours | open daily May 15 through October 1, weather permitting, 8am until a half hour before sundown; the operator asks that you call to verify availability before traveling in May or September |
| Kids | Family-friendly — the ore-pile dig is easy enough for grade-schoolers and there is no gate fee to gamble on, but Plush is 20-plus miles from the nearest store |
| Official source | Dust Devil Mining Co. (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 Dust Devil Mining Co. cost?
no charge to dig the ore pile — you pay 50% of wholesale on better-colored stones and clear stones over about 8 carats; processing concentrated material runs $60 per half yard or $100 per yard Hours, fees, and access rules change. Verify with the operator or land agency before you go.
When is Dust Devil Mining Co. open?
open daily May 15 through October 1, weather permitting, 8am until a half hour before sundown; the operator asks that you call to verify availability before traveling in May or September Hours, fees, and access rules change. Verify with the operator or land agency before you go.
Is Dust Devil Mining Co. good for kids?
Yes — Dust Devil Mining Co. works for families. the ore-pile dig is easy enough for grade-schoolers and there is no gate fee to gamble on, but Plush is 20-plus miles from the nearest store