Royal Peacock Opal Mine

Denio, NV (775) 941-0374 Find Us Contact

Find Your Own Opals

All you find are yours to keep.
Open May 15 to Oct 15

The Royal Peacock Opal Mine has yielded such treasures as Freda's Log (pictured above), "the Shoe", and the 130-pound Gingko Log, one of the largest opals ever found, anywhere in the world.
About our opals

Mother Nature took fourteen million years to make a Virgin Valley black opal. It was well worth the wait.
King of the Hill

The late Harry W. Wilson oversaw opal mine production site for many, many years
RV Park, Dry Camper & Tent Spaces

The Royal Peacock Opal Mine is located off Hwy 140 in Virgin Valley, approximately 35 miles from Denio, Nevada.
Furnished Lodgings Available

The Royal Peacock has one small cabin (sleeps 3) and one small trailer (sleeps 2). Click for details
Gift shop

Rough and polished opals, opal jewelry, opal display domes, tool sales and rental, firewood, sunscreen, hats, T-shirts, cool drinks, ice, and more.
Family-run business

Click to read the history of the Wilson family.

Eureka!

America's Opal Oasis!

Open May 15 - Oct 15, 2019

Since 1981, the Royal Peacock Opal Mine has been open to the public as a pay-to-dig mine. It has yielded countless world-class precious opal specimens during that time.

Come find yours!

How to Find Us

What to Bring

We have an 18-spot RV Park, dry-camping spots, and several furnished lodging options.

The mine is surrounded by wildlife and beautiful outdoor attractions.

Our Gift Shop offers opals and opal jewelry, plus tools and basic essentials.

Precious opal is in the crystal family, but has a dazzling display of color.

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Wilson Family

Family-Run Business

For Four Generations

The Wilsons have owned and operated the Royal Peacock Opal Mine ever since 1944. At present, Jake supervises the diggings, Julie runs the Gift Shop, and Harry oversaw operations until his passing in 2016.

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From our Guestbook...

The great part was witnessing the couple next to us finding a very nice specimen quoted as being worth well over $5,000, maybe up to $15000. Very very beautiful.
Dan
It was our good fortune to find several opals, one weighing in at 96 grams. I can't wait to return and do it all over again.
Paul & Brenda Lofton Tampa, Florida
We found several opals, and one very nice limb cast. I cant wait to go again. I also wanted to mention just how quiet it is out there. Very relaxing.…
Randy and Victoria Little Azle, TX
Everyone was so nice there at the mine. We found a bunch of opals... We are very happy and will definitely return.
Cathy and David Millen