All Dig Sites

OPEN DAILY! MAY 15th – November 1st,9am – 5pm Spectrum Sunstone Mine, located near Plush, OR, in Lake County Oregon, is an  Oregon sunstone mine open to the public for mining Oregon  Sunstone. Visit Spectrum Mine and dig for Oregon sunstone gems from a  designated pile of fresh unprocessed ore for free all day and keep what  you find (mine personnel must Read more...

One of the unique experiences available to the visitor to Emerald Village is the opportunity to prospect and dig for emeralds in the dumps at the Crabtree Emerald Mine. This mine produced emeralds from 1895 (including for the Tiffany Company of New York) until the mine closed in the 1990s. The actual mine shaft went underground several hundred feet and Read more...

Come explore the historic two hundred year old Little Pine Gem Mine located on our property. Our two, three, and four hour rides feature a visit to the mine, either on horseback or by wagon the way the pioneers did years ago. Upon arrival at Little Pine Gem Mine, on our three and four hour tours, you will have a Read more...

 The Emerald Hollow Mine is the only emerald mine in the world open to the public for prospecting. Nestled snugly in the foothills of the beautiful Brushy Mountains, this North Carolina Emerald mine is located in the small town of Hiddenite, North Carolina. This is recognized as one of the most unique and interesting geological locations on the North American Read more...

Haunted Ridge Rocks is one of the newest Druze Quartz attractions in Missouri. Currently, open weekends or by appointment for crystal digging. Frequently Asked Questions: 1: How much does it cost to dig? There is no admission fee and rocks will cost $30 per 5 gallon bucket if you provide the bucket. There will be a small fee if you Read more...

A retired dairy farm that has opened it’s fields to rock hunter enthusiast. We have a variety of quartz, amethyst raging from smokey, to light, and dark purple. Read more...

Lucky Lake Gem and Mineral Mine of Virginia was discovered by sheer luck.  While creating a lake on the property to honor their mother and father small rocks and colored stones were found.  After years of research a major pegmatite was discovered running through the property. Perfect for all ages…  bring your family, friends, or group and we’ll help you’ll Read more...

The Morefield Gem Mine is a unique experience for children and adults alike. The mine is a great introduction to minerals and mineral collecting at a real mine. The Morefield Gem Mine is one of the few operating mines in the United States where collecting is allowed on a regular basis. The mine is a great introduction for anyone, any Read more...

Ruck’s Pit, in Fort Drum, is the site of a former mining operation for the fossilized shell rock commonly used in our state’s roadbeds. But long ago, its owners discovered something special: fossilized clams the size of your hand, filled with honey-colored calcite crystals. A treasure unique to our state.   $60 per person Read more...