Gem Mining
Experience the thrill of discovery at Cathedral Caverns' Gemstone Mine! It’s fun, it's easy, and there is always a find! The gemstone mining process is an ideal activity for all ages, and your findings will make the perfect start to a collection. Children as well as adults have enjoyed their experience panning for gems here at Cathedral Caverns State Park!
Hours: 9:00 A.M. - 5:30 P.M.
Information
- Purchases of mining dirt are made in the Welcome Center.
- Mining dirt comes in a variety of bags or buckets, each labeled to indicate what might be found.
- Bags or buckets are filled with either a variety of rough-cut gems, a variety of fossils, or you can purchase some that have both.
- There is also a bag that contains seashells and gemstones found on the ocean floor.
- The cost ranges from $6.00 to $50.00 (plus tax). Bags/buckets may be shared.
- Receive a rock/fossil identification guide with each purchase.
- Visit our custom-made flumes to pan the dirt.
