Discover Real Gold: Guided Mine Tours & Gold Panning in Kellogg, ID
Authentic underground mine tours, hands-on gold panning, gemstone mining, and birthday packages at Crystal Gold Mine.
Featured Tours & Packages
From 45-minute mine tours to full birthday packages—experiences for families, schools, and groups.
About Crystal Gold Mine
Crystal Gold Mine in Kellogg, Idaho, operates as an authentic hard-rock mine attraction offering guided underground tours, hands-on gold panning, gemstone mining, and specialty packages for families, school groups, and private parties. The site presents a working-history experience where visitors can explore mine passages on a guided 45-minute tour and learn about hard-rock mining methods while viewing real gold embedded in the rock.
The attraction provides a range of experiences designed for different group sizes and occasions. Public and private options include 45-minute guided mine tours paired with 30 minutes of supervised gold panning, dedicated school group visits with educational focus, and birthday packages that combine mine tours with gem mining, shooting gallery access, and staffed party areas. The Gold Birthday, Copper Birthday, and Quartz Birthday packages include staff support and provided supplies; the Prospector Package and Family Rate options suit multi-activity visits for mixed-age groups.
Safety, accessibility, and hands-on learning are emphasized throughout each visit. Trained guides lead tours and instruct guests on gold panning techniques and gemstone recovery. Equipment and materials for panning and mining activities are provided as part of the experience. Crystal Gold Mine’s mix of underground tours, interactive activities, and organized birthday events offers visitors a tangible connection to mining history and a memorable, family-friendly outing in Kellogg.
Reserve a Mine Tour or Birthday Package at Crystal Gold Mine
Book guided mine tours, gold panning sessions, and birthday packages in Kellogg, Idaho — limited availability for group and party bookings.