Beaver's Bend Mining Company
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Family-friendly commercial gem mining attraction near Broken Bow Lake. Kids can pan for gemstones, fossils, and arrowheads, dig for dinosaur fossils and shark teeth, and pan for gold. Also has wax hand dipping, indoor dinosaur mini golf, and an 18-hole Shipwreck Cove outdoor mini golf course. Open since 2017. Located in the Hochatown tourist area near Broken Bow Lake.
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Gemstone
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Fossil
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Gold
Native gold nuggets, flakes, and dust found in streams and ancient riverbeds. Popular states include Alaska, California, Colorado, Arizona, and Georgia for recreational gold panning.
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Quartz Crystals
Clear, smoky, and rose quartz crystals are among the most common and rewarding rockhounding finds. Arkansas produces world-class quartz.
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⛏️ Recommended Gear
Make the most of your visit to Beaver's Bend Mining Company with the right equipment.
Rock Hammer
The most essential rockhounding tool. Choose a hammer with both a flat striking face and a pointed pick end.
Typical: $25-45
Safety Glasses
Mandatory protective gear. Rock chips fly unpredictably when hammering.
Typical: $10-20
Chisel Set
Cold chisels in 3-4 sizes for precise extraction from matrix rock.
Typical: $15-30
Geologist's Pick
A heavier crack hammer for splitting hard rock. Essential for hard rock mining areas.
Typical: $35-60
Sifting Screen
Stackable mesh screens for sifting gravel and dirt. Essential for gem and fossil hunting.
Typical: $20-40
UV Flashlight
Long-wave UV light for finding fluorescent minerals and Yooperlites.
Typical: $15-35