Consolidated Gold Mine
Dahlonega, Georgia
placer goldpyritequartzgarnetamethyst
Fee dig · Fee
Consolidated Gold Mine
Consolidated was the largest hard-rock gold operation east of the Mississippi when it ran at the turn of the last century, and the 40-minute tour walks you more than twenty stories down through the original tunnels before handing you a pan. Gold panning instruction uses mine material; the gem flume buckets are a separate, enriched product, so know which line you are standing in.
The card catalog
| What you can find | placer gold, pyrite, quartz, garnet, amethyst |
|---|---|
| Access | Fee dig — Fee |
| Fees | Underground tour $24.95 adults and $15.95 for ages 3-12, under 3 free; gem mining starts at about $30 and gold panning at about $60. Visa, Mastercard, Discover and cash accepted — no American Express and no personal checks. |
| Season & hours | Open daily 10am-5pm year-round. Closed Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day; Christmas Eve runs 10am-1pm with arrival asked by noon. Weekday mornings draw school groups, so afternoons move faster. |
| Kids | Family-friendly — The 40-minute tour descends the equivalent of twenty stories and the workings stay cool year-round — bring a layer, and skip it with children who dislike enclosed spaces. |
| Official source | Consolidated Gold Mine (operator) |
| Last checked | Checked against its source August 16, 2026 |
Hours, fees, and access rules change. Verify with the operator or land agency before you go.
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Before you go
What does Consolidated Gold Mine cost?
Underground tour $24.95 adults and $15.95 for ages 3-12, under 3 free; gem mining starts at about $30 and gold panning at about $60. Visa, Mastercard, Discover and cash accepted — no American Express and no personal checks. Hours, fees, and access rules change. Verify with the operator or land agency before you go.
When is Consolidated Gold Mine open?
Open daily 10am-5pm year-round. Closed Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day; Christmas Eve runs 10am-1pm with arrival asked by noon. Weekday mornings draw school groups, so afternoons move faster. Hours, fees, and access rules change. Verify with the operator or land agency before you go.
Is Consolidated Gold Mine good for kids?
Yes — Consolidated Gold Mine works for families. The 40-minute tour descends the equivalent of twenty stories and the workings stay cool year-round — bring a layer, and skip it with children who dislike enclosed spaces.