Membership
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Mohawk Valley Mineral Mining Inc is a private mine.
* EVERYONE MUST BECOME A MEMBER TO ACCESS MVMM FACILITIES *
Becoming a member is easy! When you arrive at Mohawk Valley Mineral Mining, you will pay your yearly membership fee of $30 per person for the calendar year. Dig fees are separate.
Member Benefits
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Access to MVMM mine and facilities
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An official MVMM hardhat
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Transportation to and from the dig site
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Free tent camping and free firewood
DIG OPTIONS AT MVMM
Option #1: Day Digs
Day Passes to Explore MVMM
Standard Day Dig
Freedom to explore one of our many marked zones. Find a fresh spot and work your way into the dirt, searching for loose crystals OR find some promising dolostone ledge to pop open pockets with unbelievable crystals.
Check in begins 9:00 AM. Please arrive on time. Transportation into the mine is provided. You can request transportation out of the mine at any time during the day. Please bring everything you need for the day and plan accordingly. If conditions are considered safe, we will allow you to bring your own all-wheel or four-wheel drive vehicle into the mine.
$75 per day
Children 12 and under - FREE
$25 Tailings Friday
Every Friday, come out to MVMM from 9 AM–5 PM and spend the day working our tailings piles for just $25!
• 9 AM–5 PM
• No membership required
• Tailings digging only — rock walls are off-limits
• Must bring your own hard hat!
• Online booking required
$25 per day
Children 12 and under - $10
ADD ON A PROSPECTOR
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provides insight into the mine & ensures you're in the best spots
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provides hands-on assistance to help you dig, increasing your odds
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shows you the right tools and how to use them
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added on to your Day Dig pass
*Day Dig pass needs to be purchased and booked separately*
4 Hours
$350
(2 person, 1 child max)
POWER TOOL TUESDAYS & WEDNESDAYS
Move more material and break through dolostone faster to increase your chances of uncovering an epic Herkimer diamond find!
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Bring your own battery-powered or gas-powered equipment, including jackhammers, drills, generators, etc
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PPE required - includes long pants, sturdy footwear, eye protection, and hearing protection at all times while operating power equipment
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For safety and security reasons, no tools or equipment may be left inside the mine overnight
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Tuesdays & Wednesdays only
$175 per day, per person
Children under 12 - FREE
Option #2: Machine Dig
Dig with POWER
Scott, the owner, will operate the excavator and tackle massive amounts of dirt & dolostone ledge. The machine does all of the hard work for you, then you jump in with your tools to finish the job.
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Includes help from a knowledgeable prospector to find a pocket
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GUARANTEED to hit a pocket
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Non-refundable, regardless of outcome, however...
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FREE RE-DIG option if no pocket is found within your 4 hour dig session
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Experience may be loud, consider bringing ear protection
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Includes Day Dig Pass
$1250 $850 (2 person max)
4 Hours
+$150 Per Additional Participant
*Please arrive at 8:30AM. Check-in begins at 9:00AM. You will go to the machine dig area and begin prospecting. The machine will begin operating an hour and a half after check-in. Please view all service details prior to booking your machine dig.
Option #3: Virtual Machine Dig
Watch us dig for you from anywhere in the world. Keep what we find.
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Enjoy a personalized excavator-led virtual mining adventure from the comfort of your home. Our expert guide will record your dig, uncovering hidden treasures just for you. Once the dig is complete, we’ll send you the video so you can watch the experience at your convenience. Everything found during your dig is yours to keep—we’ll carefully pack your discoveries into an 8"x8" box, (additional boxes available for $200 each.) Your crystals will be shipped free of charge via USPS.
$700 Per Digital Session
Keep what fits into an 8"x8" box
$200 Per Additional Box
JOIN OUR FREQUENT MINER'S CLUB
Planning frequent Day Digs for the year? Pay $1,000 upfront for unlimited mining all year long!
*Valid for one year from purchase. One pass per person/purchase. Unlimited Day Digs only, does not include Machine Digs, Prospector, or Virtual Digs.
