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The only authentic 1880's underground gold mine tour in the Northwest!

Winter or summer, the Silver Valley is a great place to vacation! The Crystal Gold Mine, near Kellogg, Idaho was one of the first hard rock mines in the Silver Valley. Worked during the 1880’s; closed by hiding the mine, it was rediscovered in 1991, reclaimed in 1996, and opened as a tourist historical attraction.

The work was all done in candlelight by hand. The guided underground tour explains how they drilled with "Hand Steels" using "Single Jacks" and "Double Jacks" (Hammers), how they traced the quartz vein using 1880 methods, how they tested the vein for gold. Beautiful stalactite crystals of smithsonite in an array of colors coat the walls. Gold and wire silver can still be seen in the quartz vein.

Crystal Gold Mine can be reached by taking Idaho Exit 54 on Interstate 90 to the Miner's Memorial (located on the North side of the freeway). Turn left (west) on Silver Valley Road, and go two miles.

Gemstone Panning

All ages will enjoy Gemstone Panning. You are guaranteed to find gemstones, fossils, and other artifacts. Crystal Mine offers 3 different selections of pay-dirt: The Prospector, Emerald Strike, and The Mother Lode. Each pay dirt includes an identification card and keeper bag, allowing participants to identify and take home all the treasures they discover. Fun for everyone. Come on down and find YOUR Fossils and Gemstones!

Find your gemstone treasure: $9 - $36 (depending on package choice).
Or purchase a Mine Tour and Gemstone Panning COMBO-DEAL by using the GEMSTONE PANNING button above.

Tour Groups Welcome

Give us a call us at (208) 783-GOLD or if you prefer, EMAIL US
School Groups call or e-mail for special discount information.

Tour Buses welcome with easy I-90 access
On-site RV and tour bus parking