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Herkimer Diamond Mines
New York, Herkimer·Rockhounding
Digging at Herkimer Diamond Mines needs only an admission ticket, and you keep every crystal. Hand tools up to a 12-lb sledge are allowed; no power tools.
- Private fee-dig: a day ticket ($19 ages 13+, $16 ages 5–12 on weekdays; +$3/+$2 Friday–Sunday) is the only permission needed, and you keep everything you find
- Hand tools only, up to a 12-lb sledge. Powered equipment is banned, and closed-toe shoes are required.