We're closed for the season. Check back around november, 2025, before making travel plans to visit. Frequently Asked Questions
What can we find at the Red Cloud Mine?
World-famous Wulfenite crystals and specimens.
You may also find Barite, Calcite (fluorescent), Cerrusite, Fluorite (fluorescent), Galena (silver-bearing), Mimetite, Quartz, Willemite (fluorescent), and many others.
Is underground mining permitted?
No. There is NO UNDERGROUND ACCESS at any of the Red Cloud Mine properties.
Where can I get more information on the Red Cloud Mine?
https://www.mindat.org/loc-3348.html
Can I drive my own vehicle to the Mine?
YES. This season, 4WD vehicles are recommended. An AWD vehicle with HIGH CLEARANCE may also be a suitable option at your own risk.
On my maps app and/or GPS, it looks like I could drive to the Mine from the north, near Cibola, or from the south, near Martinez Lake. Will either option work?
NO! DO NOT ENTER FROM THE NORTH, NEAR CIBOLA. Enter ONLY from the south, from Martinez Lake.
How much does it cost?
The daily fee for the Red Cloud Mine is $35/person (dumps only).
The daily fee for the South Geronimo Mine is $60/person.
Fluorescent mineral collecting (at night) is $140/five-gallon bucket.