Our adventures are perfect for all ages. Everyone can experience a “EUREKA!” moment while participating in our gold mining experience and activities. No "gold miner" goes home empty handed, and no two piles of gold bearing PayDirt are alike.

Take home the best souvenir from Lost Dutchman’s Stanton Gold Mining Camp — real GOLD! Share the experience of mining for gold, it's great family fun! Our friendly miners will help your family or group get the most out of your mining adventure.

About This Event

Lost Dutchman’s - Stanton Gold Camp will host this event. Stanton Camp is located in the heart of the Weaver-Rich Hill Mining District, at the base of the famous Rich Hill in Stanton, Arizona. This picturesque Camp will be serene until Digger's Backhoe Push Dig Outing gets underway!

This event is OPEN to EVERYONE. So, bring your family, friends, neighbors, and/or coworkers. Have fun playing in the dirt together, while mining for gold!

The event will officially kick off at 7:30am, Friday, December 2nd, 2022, and end at 4:00pm, Sunday, December 4th, 2022. The gold mining site will be available from 8:00am Friday till 3:00pm Sunday. After that the backhoe will reclaim the area per Bureau of Land Management standards.

What is a Digger's Gold Mining Push Dig?

Lost Dutchman’s will use a backhoe to dig gold bearing material at a chosen area and stockpile it for the participants. Participants, using their own equipment, have access to the “PayDirt” and all the gold they recover is theirs to keep. You don't have any gold mining equipment? No worries, we have a limited supply available for rent. Please make arrangements for equipment rental at the time of your registration. All rental equipment is on a first come first served basis.

There will also be fun evening activities hosted at the camp.

Registration Deadline

Registration/payment deadline is September 22nd 2022. Participation in this exclusive event is LIMITED TO 50 PARTICIPANTS ONLY. Don’t miss out, sign up early to guarantee your spot for this exciting fun-filled event.

Camping sites are available for an additional fee. They are based on availability, and are reserved on a first come first served basis. If you’d like a hook-up site, please call (928) 427-9908 as soon as possible.

Fee structure:

• LDMA Members: $100 per participant

• Non-LDMA Members: $300 per participant

What to Bring:

Photo ID (LDMA Membership Card if applicable) - Camping Equipment - Clothing for all types of weather - Comfortable Shoes / Boots - Sun Screen, sunglasses, hat - Mosquito repellant / Benadryl- Food, personal snacks and water- Cash or credit card! Enter our fundraisers, games or other exciting things! Fun Adventurous Attitude!

Mining Equipment:

- Gloves- Rain Gear- Shovels, rakes, pry bar- Buckets- Water to stay hydrated- Tubs, Classifiers, Pans, Etc.- Drywasher / Recirculator

ATV/UTV (Not Required but Helpful – may need Arizona Offroad Tag)- Gas Fuel Can(s) - filled

Liability Waiver & Miners

When registering online, all participants need to click & accept the terms of the liability waiver. Waiver forms will also be available at the event.

For more information, stay tuned to this event feed as updates containing outing information will be posted periodically. You can also call our event services department for outing details at 888 (GOLD)4653-717.

See you In-The-DIRT!