Hours of Operation:
Sunday - Thursday 10:00-5:00: Friday, Saturday 10:00-6:00
Sunday – Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday & Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Please note: Hours may vary during peak season (June through October), and we may stay open later than posted.
We are closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
For the most up-to-date information, feel free to call us at 706-878-5065.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Outpost Gold and Gem Mining Company!
Outpost Gold & Gem Panning
Strike it Rich in Helen, Georgia!
Outpost Gold & Gem is a fun, family-friendly attraction for visitors of all ages. Test your luck with our Georgia Gold Rush Paydirt Buckets packed with concentrated gold,or explore our Gemstone Buckets filled with rare earth treasures like rubies, sapphires, emeralds, amethyst, topaz, and more!
Our panning tables are fully covered, so the adventure continues rain or shine. Friendly, knowledgeable staff are always nearby to help you identify and evaluate your finds. When you’re done, be sure to visit our gift shop, the Southwestern Outpost, for unique souvenirs.
EVERYONE TAKES HOME A TREASURE!
Experience Gold Fever with our authentic Georgia Gold Rush Paydirt. Mined locally from Dukes Creek, site of the first major Gold Rush in America!
Your mining adventure starts here! With colorful gems in every load, our Outpost Gem rough buckets offer lots of fun for miners of all ages!
Un-earth prehistoric fossil specimens direct from the dig site! Get your own pieces of prehistoric treasure with our Fossil Buckets.
Discover one of the wonders of the world. There's no way to tell what's inside the geode until you break it apart - but that's the most exciting part!
Shop our Georgia Gold Rush Paydirt
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2lb Prospector pick Georgia Gold Rush Gold Paydirt
- Vendor
- Outpost Paydirt
- Regular price
- $50.00
- Sale price
- $50.00
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2 lb. Mother Lode Georgia Gold Rush Paydirt
- Vendor
- Outpost Paydirt
- Regular price
- $250.00
- Sale price
- $250.00
Visit our Gift Shop:
After you are finished panning for gold and gems, don't forget to stop by our gift shop, the Southwestern Outpost, which features the area's largest and most complete offerings of Native American art, Southwestern Décor, Jewelry, Rare Earth Gems, and Prehistoric fossils.
Shop our Gem Rough paydirt
Group Rates & Parties
Perfect for school or church groups, even summer trips and family reunions, our group packages make it easy to experience North Georgia’s gold mining history. You’ll become a prospector from the 1800's and mine for real gem stones and gold that you can keep! We provide everything you need to have a great time and be successful. Special events & groups welcomed big parking lot and plenty of goods for everyone! Parking is always free and we NEVER charge for admission. We offer gold panning, gem mining, gem cutting and more year round and rain or shine.
Mobile Panning Bus Coming Soon.
We bring the gem panning to you. Soon you will be able to schedule our Mining Crew for your school, festival, or event. On-site panning lessons, gift shop, and learning experiences included. Special rates based on event size. Contact us today to learn more!
Location
Contact Us
7901 South Main Street
Helen, Georgia 30545
P: 706-878-5065
E: sales@goldandgem.com