Lone Star Mine Rockhounding Adventure!
Dig for beautiful banded fluorite in the stunning desert mountains of Arizona
The Lone Star Mine is the only place in Arizona where rainbow fluorite forms. Collect beautiful fluorite specimens that come in shades of green, purple, and even blues, pinks, yellows and reds.
When you visit the Lone Star Mine, you will be digging through the tailings of the mine that ran from the 1950s to the 1970s. Within 20 years, miners excavated over 20,000 tons of fluorite which makes the Lone Star Mine the biggest fluorite occurrence in Arizona.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The underground workings of the Lone Star Mine flooded this summer and has caused hazardous conditions. The tours going into the mine are shut down until further notice.
Lone Star Mine Visitation Options
NEW! Volunteer at the Lone Star Mine
Help with tasks at the mine and earn digging time as a volunteer.
Option One: Public Guided Tour with Regina
($100 per person, 6 person minimum)
Make friends and come on a rockhounding adventure to the Lone Star Mine!
Enjoy a moderately easy hike over beautiful desert landscapes.
Dig through the tailings and collect up to 25 lbs of material.
Public Tours are once a month, please click link below to see dates.
Option Two: Self Guided Tour
($60 per adult, $30 5-12 years old)
Go on an adventure to the Lone Star Mine with a self guided tour.
Enjoy a moderately easy hike over beautiful desert landscapes.
Dig through the tailings and collect up to 25 lbs of material.
Self guided tours are available every day at any time from September - May.
Private Tours are now managed by a local tour provider.
You can contact Bill King directly at trailsandtalesllc@gmail.com
Lone Star Mine Video Footage
All persons visiting the mine must sign this Liability Waiver and Assumption of Risk Agreement.
Please read all Rules and Guidelines before visiting the mine.
I look forward to meeting you and taking you on an awesome rockhounding adventure!
Questions? Please fill out the form and I will get back to you.
Regina Cal, Rustic Skills
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