![This is the outdoor sluice! There is also an indoor sluice for winter gem mining.](https://ohiocaverns.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Sluice-300x194.jpg)
Available Year-Round!
Park Hours:
9 am – 6 pm (May 1 – September 30)
10 am – 5 pm (October 1 – April 30)
![Indoor Mining equipment](https://ohiocaverns.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/indoor-mining-300x225.jpg)
In the gift shop, you may purchase bags of Mining Rough that has been seeded with gemstones, minerals, fossils or arrowheads. Some rough contains emeralds!
Mining Rough ranges in weight from 3 to 20 pounds and prices range from $6.00 to $50.00. We supply all necessary equipment and supplies to make your mining experience an enjoyable one!
This is a very popular activity for groups, as miners learn how to pan for these specimens, identify what they find, and take home a nice collection. Entertaining and educational, Gem Mining is fun for all ages!