The Rock River Mining Co.

The Rock River Mining Company is a Hands-On Experience Panning for Gemstones and Fossils. Running a sluice box is a popular method of prospecting for gold, minerals and gemstones. With relatively little equipment to pack, a prospector can move a lot of material and develop a good amount of concentrates in a day. Sluices also have the advantage of being hand fed, non-powered equipment, so no gas to pack, no smoke to inhale and no noise to spoil a quiet afternoon on the stream.

Now you can try your hand at “old fashioned” gem panning at Glacier Rock Farms.  Visitors can sift “mining rough” in our mining sluice and discover genuine collector rocks, gemstones and fossils-Amethyst, Citrine, Fools Gold, Sharks teeth and Arrowheads just to name a few.   Match and identify your gems and fossils on our identification charts.  Take home whatever treasure you find.  Use your gems for further discovery or create your own treasures or jewelry.  The Rock River Mining Sluice is a memorable family experience that is fun and educational.  The mining sluice is open on weekends in October but also by request for special events such as scout meetings, birthday parties, family reunions and business functions.