Pay-To-Dig Gem Mines in Wisconsin

Natural limestone cave with stunning calcite formations, flowstone, and geode crystals. A National Natural Landmark offering guided cave tours and gem panning for visitors.

Family-owned rock shop with a gem mining sluice. Pan for Lake Superior agates, jasper, fossils, and polished gemstones from around the world.

Wisconsin's longest cave with beautiful quartz and calcite crystal formations. Offers cave tours and gem mining sluice for families.

Northern Wisconsin rock shop specializing in Lake Superior agates, thomsonite, and prehnite. Buy rough specimens or pan in the sluice.

Waterfront gem panning experience on Barker's Island. Pan for agates, jasper, and semi-precious stones from the Lake Superior region.

Gem mining sluice on the Wisconsin River. Pan for quartz, agate, garnet, and other minerals in a scenic riverside setting.

Historic mining district where you can pan for galena, sphalerite, calcite, and other minerals from Wisconsin's lead and zinc mining heritage.

Family-friendly pay-to-dig mine where you can find quartz, garnet, and various minerals. Great for kids and beginners.

Tourist-friendly gem mining experience with flume sluicing. Find fools gold, rubies, emeralds and more. Perfect for families visiting the Dells.

Collect Ordovician fossils including trilobites, brachiopods, and crinoids along the Mississippi River bluffs. Educational and exciting.

Dig for high-quality quartz crystals and barite in the scenic Baraboo Hills. One of the oldest exposed rock formations in North America.

Hunt for Lake Superior agates along the shores of Lake Superior. Beautiful banded agates, plus Thomsonite and prehnite can be found.