You Can Dig For One-Of-A-Kind Crystals & Gems At Hogg Mine In Georgia

Sometimes it's the attractions in Georgia where you can get hands deep in nature that really end up being the best. Take picking your own pumpkins, for instance. Hunting each pumpkin out and cutting them from the vine is so much more rewarding than simply buying one from the local market. This particular attraction features a mine in Georgia which allows you to get hands deep in the dirt of Georgia in order to hunt for crystals and gems like you wouldn't believe. Get ready for the ultimate experience when you visit Hogg Mine in Georgia.

First and foremost, it should be said, this is not your average gem digging attraction.

While some attractions in Georgia highlight a gem or mineral dig, it’s usually controlled and more for children than for adults.

This dig though, at Hogg Mine, is mostly for adults and is an actual opportunity to dig for real, one-of-a-kind gems and crystals hidden deep below the earth’s surface.

How it works at Hogg Mine in LaGrange, Georgia, is that specific "Dig Dates" will be posted for the year, and no reservations are needed — simply show up at the meeting place and you’ll caravan to the mine.

There will be a brief safety talk and a tour of the mine which is important especially for beginners, and you will learn what to look for during the digging process.

The coolest part about digging in Hogg Mine is that you never know what you’ll come across — whether it be an aquamarine crystal or a smokey crystal with amethyst tips.

You can also find within Hogg Mine rose quartz, black tourmaline, Beryl, and so much more — it’s like a modern-day treasure hunt.

You will need to bring your own tools to the dig, as tools will not be provided, so expect to bring a 5-gallon bucket, pick, shovel, gloves, safety glasses, chisels, a potato rake, and a sledgehammer.

The cost to attend for the day is $35 per adult, with children ages 16 and under free.

But that’s a small price to pay for whatever treasures you’ll find during your dig at Hogg Mine.

Address: 2408 Whitesville Road, LaGrange, GA 30240-8402

When: Digs throughout Hogg Mine happen at various times throughout the year. Click here to find out the 2020 Dig Schedule.

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