Come look for the gemstone
BENITOITE!
Make your reservation HERE
Admission
Adult - $100
Child (12 & Under) - $50
Hours of Operation
Open 9AM to 3PM on Saturdays by Reservation Only
- We are currently only accepting reservations for Saturdays.
- We are closed to the public on all other days.
- You can get Reservation Tickets HERE
If you have questions, call us at: (833) GEM-HUNT
Or email us at: info@benitoitemining.com
Or email us at: info@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.
- 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 you bag, we'll negotiate a price. 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.
- 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 you bag, we'll negotiate a price. 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.
- Hats, sunblock, or a pop-up shade is recommended for summer, and warm gloves are recommended for winter.
- And an 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