1 legal place to look for beryl — emerald and aquamarine among them in South Carolina — fees, seasons, and official sources below.
Hours, fees, and access rules change. Verify with the operator or land agency before you go.
Abbeville, SC
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Fee dig · Fee · $20 adults (18+), $10 for ages 13-17 and seniors 65+, $15 veterans, $5 for ages 6-12, free for ages 5 and under; non-collecting companions free. Take-home limit is a car or truck load — no trailers.
Checked against its source August 16, 2026
Start with the 1 legal place listed on this page — each shows what you can find, its fees, and its season, with a link to the official source. Hours, fees, and access rules change. Verify with the operator or land agency before you go.
Treat South Carolina's historic mines as history, not destinations. Most sit on private land or active mining claims, and old workings are dangerous even to walk. The state page's mineral record tells you what the ground holds — the directory tells you where you are welcome to look for it.