ATTRACTION
There’s Treasure Waiting Beneath the Dirt
At Lost Treasure Mining Company, every bag holds a new discovery. Choose your mining rough, grab a screen tray, and let the flowing water reveal genuine gemstones, crystals, minerals, fossils, arrowheads, and other treasures.
Our friendly Treasure Guides provide everything you need and are available to help throughout your expedition. When the mining is finished, use your identification card to learn more about your discoveries before taking your entire collection home.
Located inside Timber Ridge Adventure Park in Natchitoches, Lost Treasure Mining Company is Louisiana’s largest outdoor gem and fossil mining attraction.
- Packages Start at $9.99
- No Park Admission
- Equipment Included
- Keep What You Find
- Fun for All Ages
A Natchitoches Fan-Favorite Family Attraction
Recognized as Natchitoches’ 2021 Fan Favorite Attraction during National Travel and Tourism Week.
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The Mining Experience
Discover the story, setting, and step-by-step treasure mining experience.
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Mining Packages
Compare gemstones, fossils, arrowheads, crystals, and combination packages.
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Birthday Adventures
Celebrate with a hands-on adventure and take-home treasure for every participant.
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School Field Trips
Bring geology, geography, fossils, and minerals to life through hands-on discovery.
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Hours and Calendar
Check operating dates and weather-related updates before visiting.
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Plan Your Visit
Find directions, parking information, and what to know before you arrive.
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Lost Treasure Mining Company FAQs
Absolutely! Whether you start with the basic Pay Dirt of the gigantic Mother Load, EVERYTHING you find during your treasure hunt is yours to take home!
Our Site Foreman has made sure our Treasure Guides have done all of the hard work and heavy lifting for you! We’ve taken out the hard labor and left nothing but the fun and thrill of sluicing gemstones and treasure! Leave your tools at home!
The chaperone policy applies to all attractions and events at Timber Ridge Adventure Park, including:
- Buccaneer Bayou Adventure Mini Golf
- Lost Treasure Mining Company
- Dark Woods Haunted Attraction
- Dark Woods’ Christmas
- All seasonal events and special activities
Yes. The mining sluice can be easily accessed on the main level by wheel chair.
Lost Treasure Mining Company is a seasonal, outdoor attraction open select days and times March through December, weather permitting.
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There is no per person admission charged for the Lost Treasure Mining attraction area. Mining Rough packages may be purchased for only those who wish to participate. See Pricing Here.
Of course! Each bag of mining rough is packed with genuine minerals, gemstones, fossils, or arrowheads. They are the REAL thing! These rough and raw specimens are mined in 14 different countries around the world and combined for a selection worthy of the most serious rockhound!
What Treasure Hunters Are Saying
Lost Treasure Mining Company
Located just off I-49 in historic Natchitoches, Louisiana. The Lost Treasure Mining Company attraction at Timber Ridge Adventure Park has been called “one of the most amazing hidden gems in Louisiana, and you’re not going to want to waste any time checking it out. ” ~ Only In Your State – Louisiana
Give the Gift of Adventure
Molly Moo's Soft Serve & Sweets
Cool Off and Refuel at Timber Ridge
After your mining adventure, stop by Molly Moo’s Soft Serve & Sweets for Dole Whip, Dippin’ Dots, soft serve, mini donuts, cold drinks, and more.
