Winter 2026 Schedule
January & February 2026 - Desert Gardens Rock Show
Quartzsite, Arizona - Space B-13
You are invited to come see the mine!
We open up the mine 5 weekends per year for digging!
2026 Open Dig Dates
May 22nd, 23rd & 24th - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm each day
June 26th, 27th & 28th - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm each day
July 10th, 11th, 12th - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm each day
August 21st, 22nd & 23rd - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm each day
October 9th, 10th & 11th - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm each day
There will be signs and flagging leading you up the mine road to the site.
You can bring any tools you want to use, gloves, buckets, knee pads, spray bottle, rock hammer, chisels, etc... Rock is plentiful! Plenty of parking. No hiking required!
No entry fee- Rock is $1.50 per lb.
If you have any questions, text Jim 206-295-6564
Address to the mine road: 3510 B Waitts Lake Rd., Valley WA
Camping & Cabins available at nearby Waitts Lake
Winona Beach Resort 509-937-2231
Waitts Lake Private RV Park 509-601-3366
Camping and Motels 8 miles away in Chewelah:
Mistequa Casino Hotel 800-322-2788
Chewelah Motel & RV Park 509-935-4763
Chewelah Creek Inn 509-935-8166
Nordlig Motel 509-935-6704