Country Boy Mine
Breckenridge, Colorado
placer gold
Fee dig · Fee
Country Boy Mine
An 1887 mine in French Gulch that now runs tours deep into its original workings, with gold panning in Eureka Creek out front. Like the Ouray tours, this is panning and interpretation rather than specimen collecting - worth knowing before you arrive expecting to fill a bucket with crystals. What you pan is yours to keep.
The card catalog
| What you can find | placer gold |
|---|---|
| Access | Fee dig — Fee |
| Fees | Gold panning from $15 for 60-90 minutes; the mine tour with panning included starts at $39.95 for a one-hour guided tour. Sessions sell out - book online in advance through their reservation system. |
| Season & hours | Open year-round with a heavy summer season. Panning happens in Eureka Creek, so cold-weather sessions depend on conditions. Specific seasonal hours are not published - call (720) 458-5387 to confirm. |
| Kids | Family-friendly — Gold panning is rated all ages; the underground mine tour is rated 4 and up. Whatever gold you pan, you take home. |
| Official source | Country Boy 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 Country Boy Mine cost?
Gold panning from $15 for 60-90 minutes; the mine tour with panning included starts at $39.95 for a one-hour guided tour. Sessions sell out - book online in advance through their reservation system. Hours, fees, and access rules change. Verify with the operator or land agency before you go.
When is Country Boy Mine open?
Open year-round with a heavy summer season. Panning happens in Eureka Creek, so cold-weather sessions depend on conditions. Specific seasonal hours are not published - call (720) 458-5387 to confirm. Hours, fees, and access rules change. Verify with the operator or land agency before you go.
Is Country Boy Mine good for kids?
Yes — Country Boy Mine works for families. Gold panning is rated all ages; the underground mine tour is rated 4 and up. Whatever gold you pan, you take home.