Pay-To-Dig Gem Mines in New Hampshire
Dig for real gems and minerals in New Hampshire and keep everything you find. Browse fee-mining experiences, get pricing, and plan your visit.
Ruggles Mine
Grafton, New Hampshire4.0
One of New England's most historic mineral collecting sites, Ruggles Mine has been worked since 1803. Collect mica, beryl, feldspar, garnet, columbite, and phosphate minerals from this classic New Hampshire pegmatite. Over 150 mineral species have been identified here. Open seasonally with self-guided collecting.
MicaBerylFeldsparGarnet
$15–$25 per person
Ruggles Mine
Grafton, New Hampshire4.3
Collect mica, beryl, feldspar, columbite, and over 150 mineral species from one of New England's premier pegmatite mines. Historic mine operating since the 1800s. Open seasonally June through October.
BerylMicaFeldsparColumbite
$20-$25 per person
Ruggles Mine
Grafton, New Hampshire4.0
Historic mica, feldspar, and beryl mine open for collecting in New Hampshire.
MicaBerylFeldsparGarnet
$15-$25