Pay-To-Dig Gem Mines in Washington
Dig for real gems and minerals in Washington and keep everything you find. Browse fee-mining experiences, get pricing, and plan your visit.
Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park Fee Dig Area
Adjacent to Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park, this area of BLM and state trust land allows collection of petrified wood from the Columbia River Basalt flows. Over 200 species of petrified trees are preserved in this ancient forest. The surrounding Wanapum Recreation Area and Colockum Wildlife Area have accessible collecting sites. Washington's state gem is petrified wood, and this is the premier location.
Ellensburg Blue Agate Claim
Search for the extremely rare and sought-after Ellensburg Blue agate — a pale sky-blue chalcedony found only in Kittitas County, WA. This highly prized collector gem is found nowhere else on Earth in similar quality.