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Kinney Mining Co. operates a private mining claim.
Access to the claim is limited to approved participants taking part in educational rockhounding and exploration activities and requires application for access.
Discover Earth's Beauty, One Dig at a Time
Discover. Belong. Be Recognized.
We're a private membership community that brings together prospectors, collectors, and lovers of nature who share the thrill of discovery. As a member, you’ll join a vibrant community that celebrates and publishes your unique finds while gaining exclusive access to dig in one of the most breathtaking landscapes on earth — Sedona, Arizona.
Through recognition, publication, and shared knowledge, we honor each member’s unique finds while creating opportunities to grow, learn, and be inspired. This is more than membership — it’s a gateway to belonging, education, and discovery in one of the most beautiful places on earth.
Kinney Mining Co. – Day Pass
Looking for a unique Sedona adventure? At Kinney Mining Co., we open our historic mining site for a self-guided dig experience unlike anywhere else.Explore the land, dig with your own tools, and keep what you find—crystals, quartz, and even traces of gold. Bring a lunch, enjoy Sedona’s stunning red rock views, meditate, and unwind on-site.
This is your chance to explore a real mining claim and experience the thrill of discovery. This claim is in a very mineralized area, and is great for rock hounds, metal detecting, relic hunting, fossils, gems, and artifacts. You will also discover gem veins at the base of the mountains and rock formations.
Who We Are
Kinney Mining Co. is an invite-only private educational community for prospectors and explorers.
Our members are encouraged to learn, observe, explore, and share discoveries as part of a collective appreciation for mineral exploration and land stewardship.
Located in the breathtaking red rock country of Sedona, Arizona, our site provides approved members with educational access to a historic private mining claim. Participation focuses on learning-based rockhounding and exploration, where members may identify and collect naturally occurring materials such as quartz, crystals, jasper, agate, opal, and occasional trace minerals as part of the educational experience.
We are committed to preserving the authentic mining heritage of the Southwest while offering a safe, educational, and family-friendly environment that encourages connection with the land. Members may explore using hand tools, reflect quietly in nature, enjoy the surrounding scenery, and experience Sedona’s unique landscape and energy with intention and respect.
At Kinney Mining Co., we practice responsible stewardship by following Leave No Trace principles and promoting sustainability to ensure the site remains protected for future generations. Whether you are an experienced rockhound, a lifelong learner, or someone seeking a meaningful and educational Sedona experience, our private mining claim offers a distinctive opportunity to learn, explore, and connect.
Our Mining Site Offers
We chose Sedona because it is unlike anywhere else in the world. People are drawn here to reflect, to heal, to connect with the land, and to experience its powerful natural presence and breathtaking landscapes. For us, as educators in metaphysics, personal development, and holistic awareness, this region offers a rare opportunity to thoughtfully weave together learning, reflection, and connection.
While rockhounding and prospecting can take place in many locations, here the experience goes beyond surface exploration. It becomes an opportunity to slow down, engage with the environment, and leave with something meaningful, whether that is a discovery, an insight, or a deeper appreciation for the land and its energy.
Participation offers a glimpse into what early prospectors may have experienced during the era of the original Arizona Gold Rush. Quartz is abundant in the region, and the area is well known for naturally occurring materials such as crystals, turquoise, amethyst, jasper, agate, and opalm, any of which may be observed or found at the surface as part of the educational experience.
Arizona is widely regarded as one of the nation’s most geologically diverse regions, attracting rockhounding enthusiasts from around the world. The surrounding buttes, mesas, and mountain formations contribute to a landscape rich in geological history, where minerals, gemstones, and trace elements have been documented for generations. The central Arizona region where our claim is located holds significant historical importance, having ranked among the leading areas in the state for early gold production.
Why You Should Explore Here
Extraction
Rules
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Hand Tools Only – Shovels, hammers, chisels, buckets.
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Dig Carefully – Loosen soil and rock without deep holes.
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Keep It Manageable – Small pits only; refill when done.
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Respect the Land – Stay in authorized digging areas.
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Take Treasures, Not Trash – Leave no trace behind.
Therapeutic Benefits of the Experience
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Mindfulness – Digging helps you slow down and focus.
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Movement – Light activity strengthens body and mind.
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Connection – Feel the Earth’s energy in every find.
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Reflection – Take time to sit, breathe, and appreciate.
Gems & Minerals You May Discover
Quartz – The Master Healer. Boosts clarity and energy.
Jasper – Grounding and protective, good for focus.
Agate – Strength and stability, helps concentration.
Opal – Enhances creativity and emotional flow.
Gold (traces) – Symbol of vitality, prosperity, and abundance.
