Pay-To-Dig Gem Mines in Tennessee
Dig for real gems and minerals in Tennessee and keep everything you find. Browse fee-mining experiences, get pricing, and plan your visit.
Lucky Strike Mine
Coker Creek, Tennessee4.2
Screen pre-enriched material alongside native mine tailings for gold, rubies, sapphires, and more at this popular Tennessee gold panning attraction. Great for families with kids — guaranteed finds.
GoldRubySapphireGarnet
$10-$20 per person
Tennessee Meteorite & Gem Mine
Nashville, Tennessee3.8
Sluice for gems, minerals, and even meteorite fragments. Fun for families and school groups near Nashville.
GarnetAmethystQuartzMeteorite
$12-$25
Lucky Strike Gold & Gem Mine
Gatlinburg, Tennessee4.0
Pan for gold and gems in the Great Smoky Mountains. Family-friendly experience.
GoldRubySapphireEmerald
$15-$35
Crater Mountain Gems
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee3.9
Family-friendly gem mining adventure with guaranteed finds in bagged gravel.
AmethystRubySapphireTourmaline
$15-$30