The Mining Experience
Step into a rustic treasure hunters’ camp and try your hand at gemstone and fossil mining. Choose a mining package at Lost Treasure Supply Depot, then bring it to our 96-foot outdoor water sluice. Our Treasure Guides will show you how to wash away the mining rough, identify your finds, and take every discovery home.
The sluice includes multiple working heights so children and adults can mine comfortably. Equipment is included, and no park admission is required.
Things To Know
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SEASON: Select dates March through December
SCHEDULE: See Hours and Calendar
TYPE: Outdoor, weather-dependent attraction
ADMISSION: No park admission required
EQUIPMENT: Included with every mining package
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Finding Treasure Is As Easy As 1-2-3!
- Choose Your Mining Adventure Select a gemstone, fossil, arrowhead, crystal, or combination mining package at Lost Treasure Supply Depot.
- Head To The Sluice
Pour a small amount of mining rough into your screen-bottom box, lower it into the water, and let the current wash away the sand. - Discover Your Treasure
Sort your finds with the included identification guide, then take every discovery home.
Plan Your Treasure Hunting Expedition
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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Give the Gift of Adventure
GETTIN' HUNGRY?
Refuel at The Crow’s Nest Café
The Crow’s Nest Café is now open with meat pies, nachos, walking tacos, hot dogs, snacks, cold drinks, and more. Stop in before or after your mining adventure to refuel.