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Supervised mining

Dig with the Dirty Diamond Diggers

We offer a highly productive and enjoyable mining experience. Come enjoy the beautiful countryside of upstate New York and dig for Herkimer diamonds in our private mine. We guarantee that you will leave with a Herkimer diamond.

Supervised mining price

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  • • Private machine dig — adults
  • • Max 2 people per dig
  • • Keep everything you find, no limits
  • • All digs are guaranteed
  • • All tools supplied, or bring your own
  • • $100 deposit due upon booking

Payments accepted on site: cash, PayPal, Venmo, major credit/debit cards.

Book a Dig

Business hours

Subject to scheduling and availability

    Location: Fort Plain, NY

    Digging in the mineHerkimer diamonds

    On-site policies

    • Mining fees are due before mining activity commences. Payment can be made in cash, with PayPal, or with Venmo.
    • For purposes of pricing, anyone 15 years of age or younger is considered a child. (16 years of age and older pay full adult price.)
    • All visitors 17 years of age or younger must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
    • Anyone in the mining area must wear closed-toe safety footwear (shoes or boots), a hard hat, and safety glasses.
    • All visitors must sign a liability waiver before entering the mine area/children's dig site. All children must have a liability waiver signed on their behalf by a parent or legal guardian.
    • All mining activities must be fully supervised, conducted in the presence of Dirty Diamond Diggers staff. All visitors must follow instructions provided by Dirty Diamond Diggers staff.
    • Consumption of alcohol and the use of illicit drugs are strictly prohibited on site.

    For more information or to schedule a dig by phone: Chad (518) 417-9227 · Maggie (201) 320-5021