Posted in Florida Attractions February 09, 2021 by

You’ll Love Digging For Crystals At The Unique Fort Drum Crystal Mine In Florida

In Florida, you can fill an entire yearly planner with all of the unique adventures and attractions throughout the state. One of those remarkable experiences includes digging for crystals at Fort Drum Crystal Mine in Florida. If you’re a fan of spending time outdoors, digging in the earth, and uncovering hidden gems and treasures, this experience is for you. Get your dig on at Ruck’s Pit in Fort Drum.

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Tucked away in Okeechobee, Florida is Ruck’s Pit in Fort Drum, a former mining operation and a place where visitors can dig for crystals on a sunny afternoon.
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Many moons ago, the owners of Ruck’s Pit discovered fossilized shell rock and huge fossilized clams each filled with beautiful honey-colored calcite crystals.
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Geologists have determined that such fossils within Ruck’s Pit are estimated to be around 1.5-million years old!
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Visitors to this mine will have a chance to dig in the dirt for whatever treasures they hope to uncover and even take home what they find!
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For $60, diggers will be able to fill up their bucket and take their fossilized shells and crystals home to clean up and display proudly.
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This is a great adventure for all ages, seeing just what you’ll dig up in the dirt—it’s like a real-life treasure hunt.
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Pack a lunch and pack some water, but most importantly of all, prepare yourself to get very dirty!
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To locate where Ruck’s Pit in Fort Drum is in Florida and how far it is from you, click here to open the map.
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Ruck’s Pit is aiming to become a full-service campground, too! The property is private, so you will need to reach out to the owners before visiting. The mine is usually open seven days, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call  (863) 634-4579 for more information.

Have you ever mined for crystals at Fort Drum Crystal Mine in Florida? Share with us what you uncovered in the comments section! Or, if you want to know more about this rare experience, check out the TripAdvisor Page.

Address: 28320 NE 55th Ave, Okeechobee, FL 34972, USA