Desert Chaos Duisenburg
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High Desert Oasis • Mojave Gold & Wide-Open Skies
160 acres of high desert near Randsburg in Southern California gold country. Duisenburg offers primitive RV and tent camping amid breathtaking Mojave landscapes. A family-oriented camp with over 40 years of prospecting…
Desert gold prospecting — metal detecting and dry washing on the wide-open Mojave terrain. Instruction available for beginners. ATV/UTV…
- RV & tent campsites (primitive/dry)
- Clubhouse
Desert Chaos – Hands-On Gold Mining Adventure
Location: LDMA Duisenburg Camp - California High Desert
Duration: 4 Days - Limited to 15 Participants
The Ultimate Gold Mining Experience
Experience a real modern-day gold rush in the rugged California desert!
Join a dedicated crew of prospectors for four unforgettable days of hands-on mining, teamwork, and gold recovery. This is no casual outing—it’s Desert Chaos. Do you have what it takes?
WHAT YOU'LL DO
· Process hundreds of yards of gold-bearing material
· Split the recovered gold equally among participants
· Run high-volume multi box dry washers like The Beast and Big Bertha
· Learn real mining and clean-up techniques from experts
· Enjoy life at LDMA’s historic Duisenburg Camp—a true desert mining outpost
Event Highlights
· 4 full days of gold mining and camping
· Small group: only 15 participants
· Eligibility: Open to LDMA Members & Non-LDMA
· Camping: Call camp to reserve a spot
· Meals:
o Breakfast: Coffee & pastries (Wed–Sat)
o Lunch: Provided daily (Wed–Sat)
o Dinner: On your own
WHO IT’S FOR
• New & Experienced Gold Prospectors/Miners
• Gold Fever addicts
• Anyone who wants a real shot at gold mining and take home some gold!
WHAT TO EXPECT
· Real desert mining—dust, sun, and serious gold
· Expert instruction and heavy equipment (when available)
· No limit on gold you can find—the more you dig, the more you take home
· Shared cleanup sessions and evening celebrations around camp
Physical Requirements
This is a working event—expect manual labor in desert conditions.
Participants work at their own pace, but it may not be suitable for those with physical limitations.
What to Bring
Personal Gear:
· Water, snacks, weather-ready clothing
· Rugged shoes or boots, sunscreen, dust mask, jumpsuit
Mining Equipment:
· Shovel, rake, 10+ buckets
· Gloves, folding chair, EZ Up canopy
· Classifiers and gold pans
Why Prospectors Love It
✅ Authentic desert mining experience
✅ Real gold recovery and equal splits
✅ Learn, work, and celebrate with passionate LDMA members
✅ The spirit of the gold rush brought to life
Join the Adventure
If you’re ready to dig deep, get dirty, and find gold in one of California’s legendary mining regions—this is your event.
Desert Chaos – Where Effort Equals Gold.
REGISTER BEFORE IT FILLS UP!
Private ground.
Real gold.
Limited spots.
One unforgettable gold mining event.
Only 75 participant spots will be sold.
Once they are gone, they are gone.
Register now, get your gold mining equipment ready, and make plans to be at Duisenburg Gold Camp, Randsburg, California: March 17 to 20, 2027.
Call 888-465-GOLD (3717) for more information.
Secure your spot now and get ready to sling for real gold.
Cancellation Policy:
No Cancelation Refunds for any reason 10-days prior to the Event registered for.
“No Shows” will forfeit any participant/registration fees paid.
If participant(s) are unable to participate at the event they had registered for, they MUST notify the LDMA Events Hotline at 888-465-3717 Office 10-days prior to the Event they registered for to receive a refund for monies paid, minus Cancelation Fee.
Event Cancelation Fee: $200 / per participant
Also, be aware that if you are unable to complete the full term of your 2027 LDMA National Event for any reason while at the Event, that you will not be refunded for any or all unused part(s) of the scheduled 2027 LDMA National Event fee.