Pay-To-Dig Gem Mines in New Jersey
Dig for real gems and minerals in New Jersey and keep everything you find. Browse fee-mining experiences, get pricing, and plan your visit.
Franklin Mineral Museum & Dump Pile
Franklin, New Jersey4.7
Franklin, NJ is the 'Fluorescent Mineral Capital of the World' — home to over 350 mineral species found nowhere else on Earth. The Franklin Mineral Museum includes access to the famous Buckwheat Dump where collectors find willemite, franklinite, zincite, and calcite — minerals that glow brilliant green, red, and orange under UV light. Bring a UV lamp for the full experience.
WillemiteFrankliniteZinciteCalcite
$15–$25 per person
Franklin Mineral Museum
Franklin, New Jersey4.5
Collect fluorescent minerals from the world-famous Franklin zinc mine dumps. Franklin minerals are among the most collectible fluorescent minerals on earth.
FrankliniteWillemiteCalciteZincite
$15-$25