Pay-To-Dig Gem Mines in South Carolina
Dig for real gems and minerals in South Carolina and keep everything you find. Browse fee-mining experiences, get pricing, and plan your visit.
Emerald Hollow Mine
Hiddenite, South Carolina4.7
The only emerald mine in the United States open to the public for collecting. Find emeralds, aquamarine, tourmaline, and more.
EmeraldAquamarineQuartzTourmaline
South Carolina Gem Panning
Anderson, South Carolina4.2
Gem panning for tourmaline, beryl, and garnet from the South Carolina pegmatite belt. Family-friendly sluice boxes.
TourmalineBerylQuartzGarnet
$8-$20
Diamond Hill Mine
Antreville, South Carolina4.1
Dig for quartz crystals including clear, smoky and amethyst varieties.
QuartzAmethystSmoky Quartz
$10-$20