Rocky Mountain Travel
Gold Panning at Country Boy Mine
You might just strike gold! Delve into the cool waters of Eureka Creek and unearth the treasures it holds. Eureka Creek weaves its way deep through the mountain carrying all types of minerals including the precious gleam of gold. Skip the tour, come gold panning, and take home your findings.
This hands-on approach allows you to connect intimately with the region’s rich mining history and the natural wealth that flows through its veins. So, trade the tour for the excitement of panning, and let the glittering allure of gold in Eureka Creek captivate you.
During the winter season, we have several panning troughs inside the museum building! Keep warm by the fire whilst panning for gold! You can walk the grounds and meet our burros!
Bring waterproof boots or you can rent a pair from us for $3.50 extra.
Duration: 60 – 90 minutes
Price: $ 26.75 per adult | $ 1605 for kids 4 -12 | Kids 3 and under FREE
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What’s included
- A unique Colorado experience.
- Panning equipment.
- The gold you find!
- Dress warmly: Layer up with waterproof and insulated clothing and boots or you can rent a pair from us for $3.50 extra.
- Stay hydrated: Even in cold weather, it’s important to drink water.
Cancellation Policy
Customers will receive a full refund or credit with 24 hours notice of cancellation.
About Country Boy Mine
Country Boy Mine dates back to 1887 and stands as one of the oldest and most well-known mines in Summit County, Colorado. In 1991, brothers Doug and David Tomlinson, along with their families, set out to restore the collapsed mine and surrounding site, turning it into a living piece of history.
The mine sits in the historic French Gulch area, where a miner known as French Pete discovered gold in 1860. This valley proved incredibly rich in minerals with gold, silver, lead, and zinc, and it played a key role in Breckenridge’s gold rush era.
Mining has long shaped Colorado and the nation as a whole. As many historic mines across the state continue to deteriorate or disappear, Country Boy Mine preserves and shares this important legacy. Today, we invite you to experience Country Boy Mine and explore the stories, history, and gold that connect the past to the present.