Mississippi Petrified Forest gem flume
Flora, Mississippi
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Fee dig · Fee
Mississippi Petrified Forest gem flume
Mississippi's only rock-collecting attraction, and it pays to understand exactly what you are buying. The standing logs along the trail are a National Natural Landmark and stay where they lie - the take-home part is the gem flume, where you buy a bag of screened mine material and wash it through screens on the rock patio, keeping whatever you find. Amethyst and citrine turn up in those bags, neither of which occurs naturally in Mississippi, so this is honest family fun rather than a natural locality.
The card catalog
| What you can find | quartz, amethyst, citrine, rose quartz, pyrite, calcite |
|---|---|
| Access | Fee dig — Fee |
| Fees | admission $7/adult plus tax, $6 for seniors 65+ and grades 1-12, preschoolers free, plus the price of a flume bag bought at the gift shop |
| Season & hours | open year-round, seven days a week: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. from April 1 through Labor Day and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. the rest of the year, last trail entry an hour before closing; closed Thanksgiving and December 24-26 |
| Kids | Family-friendly — Washing a bag of screened material at the flume is close to a sure thing for young kids, and the shaded trail through the standing logs is short and stroller-tolerant. |
| Official source | Mississippi Petrified Forest |
| 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.
Before you go
What does Mississippi Petrified Forest gem flume cost?
admission $7/adult plus tax, $6 for seniors 65+ and grades 1-12, preschoolers free, plus the price of a flume bag bought at the gift shop Hours, fees, and access rules change. Verify with the operator or land agency before you go.
When is Mississippi Petrified Forest gem flume open?
open year-round, seven days a week: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. from April 1 through Labor Day and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. the rest of the year, last trail entry an hour before closing; closed Thanksgiving and December 24-26 Hours, fees, and access rules change. Verify with the operator or land agency before you go.
Is Mississippi Petrified Forest gem flume good for kids?
Yes — Mississippi Petrified Forest gem flume works for families. Washing a bag of screened material at the flume is close to a sure thing for young kids, and the shaded trail through the standing logs is short and stroller-tolerant.