Field Trip to Copper World, Saturday and Sunday, October 5 and 6 , 2024 (updated Sept. 17, 2024)
The club will be traveling to the area around the Clark Mountain range, 35 miles west of Primm, Nevada. This is a new trip for the club.  We will be looking for material in new places outside the Mojave National Preserve. There is no guarantee that any desirable rocks or minerals will be found. We will explore the west side of Excelsior Mine Road and unclaimed parcels around the Mohawk Mine area, administered by BLM. We will also go into the Mohave National Preserve to see the historic Copperworld mine area, and take a trip to the nearby Kokoweef Caverns, if there is interest. 

The Copperworld network of mines is protected within the Mojave National Preserve. Collecting rocks, minerals, or any items, in not allowed within the National Preserve. Maps and more information are available at: https://www.nps.gov/moja/index.htm

Kokoweef Caverns has a tailings pile that is a pay-for-dig site. It is privately owned, offering a tour of existing underground formations where operations continue today, as well as, a chance to dig in the 'muck pile' for 'Kokoweef Cave Onyx.' Kokoweef is a three mile trip from the 'Bailey' exit (off 15 fwy), with a parking lot for passenger vehicles. From the parking lot, a 4 WD vehicle is needed. Our group will organize 4wd vehicle rides, and/or a ride in the Kubota by the mine operator to within 100 yards of 'Cavern' entrance. There you can dig and collect material. Material is collected in 5 gallon buckets, you provide. Charge per bucket is $25. Mine operator will bring your bucket back to the 4WD vehicle area. Please let Rick Webber know by Sunday, Sept. 29 if you are attending this field trip, and would like to visit Kokoweef Caverns. , (richwebb3245@att.net)

Directions to Campsite: Head towards Las Vegas on I -15. When you pass Baker, continue another 30 miles to the Cima Road exit (35.444045, -115.675118). Turn left and continue north to the Searcher’s campsite signs which will be about 0.5 miles on the left side. 

Campsite meeting: 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. Liability waivers will be available to sign for all participants.   
What to bring: Food, water, and wood. It is a dry campsite. Some supplies, restrooms, and gas is nearby @ Stuckey’s  Sunscreen, hats, and dress for the variable, desert weather.
Tools: Flashlights, picks, chisels, sledgehammers, rope, gads, carry bags, etc.
Road conditions: The Searchers camp is ok for Trailers or RV’s. The dirt roads to Copperworld are accessible for all vehicles.  Mohawk mines are packed dirt and passable for all vehicles, however access may be an issue due to claims. 
If you do not have a high-clearance vehicle, please contact Rick Webber before Sept. 29 so he can make sure a seat is available for you to travel with the group. 


Searchers Gem and Mineral Society assumes no responsibility for injuries or property damage due to accidents, carelessness, or Acts of God.
Searchers and their guests assume all risks during club activities.