El Dorado Bar Sapphire Mine
Helena, Montana
About El Dorado Bar Sapphire Mine
Dig and pan for sapphires along the Missouri River near Helena. El Dorado Bar is a classic Montana alluvial sapphire locality where flood gold and corundum are found in ancient river gravels. Open to fee digging from late spring through early fall. Sapphires range from small water-worn crystals to gem-quality stones.
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El Dorado Bar Sapphire Mine is a pay-to-dig gem mine located in Helena, Montana. Visitors can dig for Sapphire, Corundum, Placer Gold, Garnet and keep everything they find. Pay-to-dig experiences like El Dorado Bar Sapphire Mine are popular with rockhounds, families, and gem enthusiasts looking for a hands-on outdoor adventure.
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