Choose from the options below for a party at Sutter Gold Mine, then call toll free 866-762-2837 to make your reservation at least 2 weeks in advance.

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Mine Tour - Takes 1 hour for underground tour - all participants must wear provided hardhat.

Picnic Tables - Available at no additional cost.

Gemstone Mining - Takes about 15-30 minutes. Comes with plastic baggie for holding gems and a color postcard identifying the 20 types of gems that may be found.

Gold Panning - Takes about 15 - 30 minutes. We recommend our Junior Prospector bag which is much easier for children to pan than regular gold flakes or tiny nuggets. Each Junior Prospector bag contains at least 3 copper nuggets plated in 23 karat gold, a piece of quartz adhered with some gold leaf, and 3 pieces of pyrite (fool's gold)>.

Crack a Geode - Takes about 5 minutes per person, one at a time.

Satin Pouch - Used for storing gemstones from mining once they're dry.

Souvenir Gem Bag - Fill a satin pouch with polished gemstones that you pick out.

Create-a-Necklace - Choose between numerous pendants and a variety of cords.