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Spencer Opal Mines

Mailing Address
27 Opal Ave.
Spencer, ID 83446

Street Address
27 Opal Ave.
Spencer, ID 83446

  • Phone: (208) 374-5476
Nearest City: Spencer
Location: Eastern Idaho, N. of Idaho Falls
Directions: N. end of Main St. in Spencer

Information

Discovered in 1948 by two hunters, the Spencer Opal Mine is an open-pit mine and the only place in North America where opals are plentiful enough to mine commercially. Opals range from white, pink, yellow, blue, and common. Look for opals in the mini-mine or inquire about traveling to the actual open pit mine site and digging there. Both rental equipment and wash water are available. The store offers opal jewelry, lapidary supplies and convenience-store items. An RV park and campground is also available.

Season: Summer , Fall , Spring
Hours: May 1st-Oct. 15th, 8am-8pm daily

Fees: Call for prices & hours