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Gem Mining and Fee Digs in New York

13 places in New York where you pay to dig and keep what you find, each one mapped with coordinates. They produce herkimer diamond, quartz, calcite, epidote, fluorite, and galena.

Fees, hours, and seasons are set by the operators and change often. Confirm with the site before you drive out.

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Every fee dig in New York

  • Aerial view of Treasure Mountain MineTreasure Mountain MineHerkimer County, New YorkFee dig · Quartz, Fluorite, Calcite +1
  • Aerial view of Diamond Mountain MiningDiamond Mountain MiningHerkimer County, New YorkFee dig · Garnet, Epidote, Quartz
  • Aerial view of Diamond Acres MineDiamond Acres MineMontgomery County, New YorkFee dig · Herkimer Diamond, Quartz
  • Aerial view of Ace of Diamonds MineAce of Diamonds MineHerkimer County, New YorkFee dig · Herkimer Diamond
  • Aerial view of Crystal DazeCrystal DazeFulton County, New YorkFee dig · Herkimer Diamond
  • Aerial view of Crystal Grove Diamond MineCrystal Grove Diamond MineFulton County, New YorkFee dig · Herkimer Diamond
  • Aerial view of Herkimer Mountain Diamond MineHerkimer Mountain Diamond MineMontgomery County, New YorkFee dig · Herkimer Diamond
  • Aerial view of Hidden Gem MineHidden Gem MineHerkimer County, New YorkFee dig · Herkimer Diamond
  • Aerial view of Mohawk ValleyMohawk ValleyMontgomery County, New YorkFee dig · Herkimer Diamond
  • Aerial view of Russell Family MineRussell Family MineHerkimer County, New YorkFee dig · Herkimer Diamond
  • Aerial view of Soul Phamily FarmSoul Phamily FarmMontgomery County, New YorkFee dig · Herkimer Diamond
  • Aerial view of Diamond Acres MineDiamond Acres MineMontgomery County, New YorkFee dig

New York gem mining FAQ

Where can I go gem mining in New York?+
13 fee digs are mapped in New York: Ace of Diamonds Mine, Crystal Daze, Crystal Grove Diamond Mine, Diamond Acres Mine, Diamond Acres Mine, and 8 more. Herkimer County, Montgomery County, and Fulton County have the most.
What can you find at pay-to-dig sites in New York?+
The fee digs here most often report herkimer diamond, quartz, calcite, epidote, fluorite, and galena. Each site's page lists what it produces.
Are there free places to dig in New York?+
Yes. 65 of the 92 mapped rockhounding spots in New York have public access, with no dig fee. Check the land rules for each one before you collect.

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