Pay-To-Dig Gem Mines in Connecticut

Dig for real gems and minerals in Connecticut and keep everything you find. Browse fee-mining experiences, get pricing, and plan your visit.

Case Mountain Gem Panning

Manchester, Connecticut4.3

Historic pegmatite quarry area where visitors can pan for Connecticut's state mineral — tourmaline — plus beryl and quartz.

TourmalineBerylQuartzGarnet

$10-$25

Portland, Connecticut4.2

Famous mineral collecting quarry known for tourmaline, beryl, kyanite, and staurolite specimens in Connecticut pegmatite.

TourmalineBerylQuartzKyanite

$10-$20