Pay-To-Dig Gem Mines in Minnesota
Dig for real gems and minerals in Minnesota and keep everything you find. Browse fee-mining experiences, get pricing, and plan your visit.
Lake Superior Agate Beaches
Two Harbors, Minnesota4.7
Hunt for Minnesota's state gemstone — the Lake Superior Agate — along the rocky shores of Lake Superior. Also find thomsonite and chalcedony.
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Thomsonite Beach Collecting
Grand Marais, Minnesota4.6
One of the few places in the world to find thomsonite — a rare pink and green zeolite mineral. Also hunt for Lake Superior agates.
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Moose Lake Agate Panning
Moose Lake, Minnesota4.5
Gem panning for Lake Superior agates in the heart of Minnesota's agate country. The area hosts the annual Agate Days festival.
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