Pay-To-Dig Gem Mines in Georgia

One of the most famous mineral localities in the eastern US. Graves Mountain hosts an annual dig event where rockhounds collect rutile, kyanite, lazulite, and rare pyrophyllite specimens. The site is privately owned and typically opens for organized digs in spring. World-class lazulite crystals have been collected here.

Sluice and screen for amethyst, rose quartz, garnet, and gold at this family-friendly operation in the North Georgia mountains. Located in the area of America's first gold rush (1828). Buckets of concentrate are seeded with guaranteed finds. Also hosts gold panning experiences in historic Dahlonega.

Annual open-dig event at the famous Graves Mountain rutile locality. Collect barite, quartz, rutile, kyanite, lazulite, and iridescent hematite from this world-class mineral site.

Explore a real underground gold mine with guided tours, then pan for gold and gems in the sluicing area. Historic mine with 100+ years of operation.

Sluice for gold, rubies, sapphires, emeralds, and more in the Georgia mountains. Family-friendly with guided panning and a large variety of gem-enriched buckets.

Pan for gold at one of the oldest gold mines in Georgia, operating since 1847. Also features a large sluice area with gem-enriched material for families.

Dig for smoky quartz, amethyst, doubly-terminated crystals, and skeletal quartz at this northern Georgia pegmatite. Beautiful specimens including skeletal and skeletal quartz.

Hunt for amethyst, smoky quartz, and museum-quality specimens in Georgia's famous Hogg Mine pegmatite. Open seasonally for collectors.

Bi-annual dig events at this world-famous mineral site for rutile, lazulite and more.