Colorado is a beautiful state with fascinating geology. There is an abundant variety of gems and minerals that are found in this state, including amazonite, topaz, quartz, and gold.

Below are a few mines in Colorado that you can visit, collect mineral specimens, and enjoy the natural beauty of Colorado. Contact these places directly to learn more about access to claims and costs to visit and dig.

If you are interested in locations to pan for gold, also see if there are any gold prospecting clubs in your area.

Bachelor-Syracuse Mine

The Bachelor-Syracuse Mine is located along the Ouray County Road 14 in Ouray, Colorado. A great old mine of the past years, you can now take a tour of the mine and learn a lot about gold mining. You may also have a go at gold panning and see how much you can find. The other great things to explore besides the main mine are the turn of the century Blacksmith shop, the outdoor café and the gift shop for jewelry and kid toys.

Colorado Gold Camp

If you are a gold prospecting enthusiast, then you might be interested in checking out the Colorado Gold Camp. This is particularly because the camp helps its members with gold prospecting claims in many popular areas between Denver and SW Colorado. You can get access to gold-bearing areas and thus can explore and find great gold nuggets for yourself. You also get to learn about gold mining and how successfully prospect for it.

Country Boy Mine

Once the largest gold mine in Colorado, the Country Boy Mine located in the majestic Rocky Mountains of Breckenridge is one of the best places, you can prospect for gold nuggets. The mine is located in Summit County about two miles from Breckenridge.

In addition to digging up your own gold, you can also enjoy numerous other activities such as sliding down the 55-foot ore chute, learning about gold mining in the past and cheering others as they explore for gold.

Phoenix Gold Mine

The Phoenix Gold Mine is located in the Trail Creek mining district in Clear creek County, Colorado. With a rich history dating back to 1871, the Phoenix Gold Mine is worth exploring. With all the historical gold mining tools still intact you can enjoy the tour of this great mine. They also have a setup where visitors can pan for gold, and if you find any, it is yours for keeps.

Pinnacle5Minerals

The pinnecle5Minerals is a family owned enterprises that specialize in mining and promoting gems and special minerals in Colorado. These claims are located in the Crystal Peak Mining District located about four miles North of Florissant in Teller County, Colorado.

The company also manage the Topaz Mountain Gem Mine located in the Tarryall Mountains at the foot of Pilot peak in Park County, Colorado. So if you are interested in fine gems and other interesting minerals, then you might want to contact Pinecle5Minerals.

Additional Reading about Mining in Colorado:

The Pike's Peak Gold Rush

5 of Colorado's Best Gold Rush Towns

Gold Mining in Colorado