Royal Peacock Mine — Attraction in Alturas

These are the nicest owners I've met in the valley. If your looking for the darkest black opal with play of color this is the place you want to go dig. I've seen some of the craziest opal pulled out of this place. Shame the northern lights doesn't exist anymore. Pulled out a 640 carat opal 2 years ago out of...

An utter and complete scam. $200 buys no customers service. The owner was smug, dismissive, and evasive when asked questions. No one really found anything and the group that did was belittled by the owner. The locals told us no one ever finds anything. ...

I've of the last authentic treasure hunting experience. I doubt many others can be found like it in the world today. Be ready for a long drive and hard work in desert sun. Bring supplies like you are going to spend a day mining, because, spoiler...