Come look for the gemstone
BENITOITE!
Make your reservation HERE
Admission
Adult - $140
Child (12 & younger) - $75
Hours of Operation
- We are open by reservation only, you can view which days we are open and get reservation tickets HERE
- On open days, our hours are from 9AM to 3PM.
- We are also offering Special Reservations for days we would normally be closed. Info on making a special reservation can be found HERE.
If you have questions, call us at: (833) GEM-HUNT
Or email us at: john@benitoitemining.com
Or email us at: john@benitoitemining.com
Rules of the Hunt
- Stay in the immediate area between the screening field and the parking lot.
- Do not go into buildings unless permission is granted.
- No rock hammers.
- No pets, except for service animals.
- For your admission fee, you can take home up to one quart sized bag of finds per person. Don't worry! It's more than it sounds.
- If you find something too large for your bag that you would like to take home, we can price it for you. When we do that, we estimate the piece's value and start from there.
- Kids can play freely, please keep them close.
- Do not go into buildings unless permission is granted.
- No rock hammers.
- No pets, except for service animals.
- For your admission fee, you can take home up to one quart sized bag of finds per person. Don't worry! It's more than it sounds.
- If you find something too large for your bag that you would like to take home, we can price it for you. When we do that, we estimate the piece's value and start from there.
- Kids can play freely, please keep them close.
We Supply
- Screens, shovels, washing tables, and your quart sized bag.
- UV room to look through your material.
- Clear UV protective safety glasses and safety gloves.
- Personnel to demonstrate, assist, and identify your finds.
- Clear UV protective safety glasses and safety gloves.
- Personnel to demonstrate, assist, and identify your finds.
You Need to Supply
- Your lunches, drinks, and lawn chairs. You're gonna get dirty! Make sure to wear clothing you can get muddy.
- For summer bring things like hats and sunblock. Pop-up shade canopies are welcome.
- For winter, bring things like warm clothes and mud boots.
- And lastly make sure to bring your adventurous treasure hunting spirit!
Ready to dig for gems?
- Reservations can be made HERE
Destination and Directions?
- Directions can be found HERE
Have more questions?
- A FAQ can be found HERE