Pay-To-Dig Gem Mines in Pennsylvania
Dig for real gems and minerals in Pennsylvania and keep everything you find. Browse fee-mining experiences, get pricing, and plan your visit.
Pennsylvania Pyrite and Mineral Collecting — Gap Mine Area
Pennsylvania's Piedmont region has a rich history of mineral collecting in its metamorphic and igneous terranes. The Lancaster County serpentinite belt produces chromite and talc. The Honey Brook Upland has pegmatite minerals including tourmaline and beryl. Historic Gap Mine in Lancaster County yielded nickel minerals and chromite. Multiple accessible localities for the East Coast rockhound.
Castanea Mine
Collect pyrite crystals, garnets, and quartz from Pennsylvania pegmatites. Great for beginners and families.
Knox Mine Tours
Historic anthracite coal mine with educational tours and a small gem sluicing station. Great for families wanting a taste of Pennsylvania mining history.