Big Thunder Gold Mine - Keystone, SD

Big Thunder Gold Mine gives Mount Rushmore visitors the chance to tour an authentic gold mine and try their hand at mining.

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  • Most guests spend approximately 4-12 hours at the museum.
  • Appropriate for All Ages
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Both Cameras and Video Cameras are Permitted
  • Gift Shop On-site
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Thank You Very Much! We had a wonderful time. Paying and getting our tickets in advance was very helpful.
Tammy Wilson - Greenville, TX
This attraction will bring you back to those exciting times when the Black Hills of South Dakota were first settled. Tour a real gold mine with knowledgeable and interesting tour guides. The mining museum is a fascinating and informative site with displays detailing the era and showing what life was like for those who really "went for the gold." You can even take a part of that life back with you when you return to the 21st century with your own piece of gold ore.

Tour

During the tour of Big Thunder Gold Mine, you'll be led by a knowledgeable guide as you experience one of the more prominent gold mines of the booming Gold Rush. Along the tour you'll not only get a first-hand look at the mine but also learn more about the people who worked the mine in its glory days.

Gold Panning

The mine was built in 1895 and was a working mine until 1914. In 1913, it produced its biggest load and created the slope room. The mine has recently generated even more interest because of the possibility of another vein of ore. With the Gold Panning option, you'll be able to experience your own historic adventure by panning for gold in the stream. You may even strike it rich - and you're guaranteed to find gold! This is a unique experience the whole family can enjoy.

Tour & Gold Panning Combo

This option provides both the guided tour and chance to gold mine for a complete experience that will first introduce you to the world of mining and let you see all of the historic exhibits on-site.

604 Blair St
Keystone, SD 57751
Phone: 417-823-0981
Toll-Free: 1-800-987-9852

Reviews
panning for gold is a joke especially for what they charge but it was an experience We enjoyed the tour of the mine
Joseph Bialowas - San Antonio, TX
This was interesting and my husbands favorite thing that we did!
Shanelle Milner - Narka, KS
Kids ,as well as adults ,would love this adventure....our tour guide there was very nice and informative!!
Brenda Hill - Meeker, CO
Vacations Made Easy believes that the earlier you book, the better your seats. We guarantee our customers the best available seating at the time of purchase.
Vacations Made Easy believes that your tour experience should be convenient, therefore we offer hotel pick-up options that pick you up as close to your hotel as possible. Depending on the tour and amount of attendants, you may have to walk a short distance to the pick-up point.