 Mine
at the CreekMine just like the 'ole timers did! We dig the ore right out of our commercial mining pit and put large dump truck loads right on the edge of the creek for you to mine. Screen and pan right in the creek for Gold, Gemstones and artifacts too! It's a real treasure Hunt! You never know what you might find. Many people have found sizable gold nuggets as well as beautiful gemstones including rubies, sapphires, emeralds and lots more! Artifacts are unearthed as well, including a gold pan from the mid 1800's when the 'ole timers did hydraulic mining here during this country's first Gold Rush! Bring a picnic lunch and a lawn chair for a perfectly relaxing day! Check out our mining video. |
 Fishing
at Golden PondWhen you're looking for a break from gold mining, why not try your luck and see what you can catch in our stocked "Golden Pond" or in historic Town Creek that runs through our property. Catch Bass, catfish and bluegill. They're ready and waiting for you! Bring your own bait and fishing poles. Only $5.00 per day, per person (includes up to 5 lbs of fish). $1.00 per lb. for additional weight |
 Gold
'N Grubbin Gem ShackWhen you're done "Grubbin" you'll want to visit our "Gem Shack" Gift Store. It's here that we turn your gemstones into beautiful jewelry! Our trained staff will evaluate your gems for cutting possibilities and help you select that special mounting for your gems. We create jewelry in 14k gold, white gold and sterling silver. It usually takes us 5 to 6 weeks to complete a piece and we ship any where in the world! We've been making jewelry for 23 years, so we can make anything! And our prices are usually a lot less than you could buy them from your local jeweler! Watch our on-site jeweler create fine jewelry from gems while you shop in our unique gift store! Check out our website Shop page for more information. Mr. and Mrs. Paben of South Carolina had their emeralds cut and were wowed by their local jewelers appraisal of them! A 2.5 ct emerald appraised for $2,500.! |
 About
Gold 'N GrubbinGold 'n Gem Grubbin, North Georgia's only commercially operating Gold Mine was formerly a productive part of the Loud Mine. It is said that prior to the Civil War, the Loud Mine supplied two of the seven million dollars of minted gold bullion coins at the nearby Dahlonega Mint. At the time, the Dahlonega Mint was the only branch mint for the United States. After the Civil War, some gold mining resumed in Georgia but never gained the momentum it had previously.  The
Dahlonega Gold Belt was the largest producer of gold in the country
up to 1849. When the rich gold discoveries in California caused a
rush to the west, it resulted in the abandonment of the Georgia
diggings.Today we use a form of mining called "Placer Mining". Placer mining is a form of gold mining associated with the streams and rivers where they run today and where they ran in the past. The ancient river beds in the gold belt areas usually yield the greatest amount of placer gold. Placer is gold that has been washed away by natural erosion from the main vein in the hills. The flatland at this mine, which is locally called "the bottoms" is a placer gold deposit. That is, over many thousands of years, the river traversed across these bottoms to where the tree line is today. The road you drive in on was once the stream and underneath the road lies the ancient river bed. 
We opened our mine to the public in 1984 so you too could try your hand at finding that yellow treasure - GOLD - and a variety of colored gemstones! Check out our website for more information on the history of Georgia mining and placer mining. |
 Gold
'N Gem Grubbin' Business
Hours, Location and General InformationGPS: Latitude: 34 35 49.01 N; Longitude: 83 45 48.01 W Where: 75 Gold Nugget Lane, Cleveland, Georgia 30528 Phone: (706) 865-5454 Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., daily Price: Ranges from $8 a bucket to $135 a bucket Mine at the Creek: Adults - $15.00 1/2 Day - $25 Visit Our Website at goldngem.com  There
is no admission fee, we have free parking and handicap facilities.
We're located 2 miles west from the Cleveland Square, turn right
onto Town Creek Road and go 2 miles.Spend an afternoon, a day, a week or longer - you'll enjoy all of the beauty our property has to offer and who knows, you might just hit the "Mother Lode" while you're here! |
