Camel Mining Desert Fox - Standard

The Desert Fox automatic gold panning machine (standard single-speed model) is the world's best-selling spiral gold wheel. Pour in classified black sand concentrates and let the rotating spiral pan recover your fine gold automatically — no panning skill, no aching back, no lost gold.

Automatic Fine Gold Recovery

Hand panning loses fine gold; the Desert Fox does not. Its seven-spiral wheel design lifts gold out of concentrates and deposits it into a recovery cup while lighter sands wash back into the tub. It runs off any 12-volt battery, sets up creek-side in minutes, and folds into its own self-contained carrying case. That combination of recovery rate, portability, and price is why the Desert Fox has been the go-to finishing wheel for prospectors for decades.

Key Features

Proven 7-spiral wheel recovers fine gold down to ~100 mesh. Single fixed speed tuned for typical concentrates — simple, reliable operation. 12V battery powered for use anywhere. Self-contained case design — tub doubles as the carry case. Made in the USA by Camel Mining Products.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I still need to classify my material?

Yes — screen concentrates to roughly 1/8 inch or finer before running them for best recovery.

Standard or variable speed — which should I buy?

The standard model handles typical concentrates perfectly at a lower price. Choose the variable speed version if you regularly work very fine flour gold or heavy black sand that benefits from speed tuning.

How fast does it work?

The Desert Fox processes up to about 50 pounds of classified concentrate per hour — far faster than hand panning with better fine-gold recovery.