Membership
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Mohawk Valley Mineral Mining is a PRIVATE MINE.
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* WE REQUIRE EVERYONE WHO IS PARTICIPATING IN ONE OF OUR DIG OPTIONS, EXCEPT GROUND ZERO AND VIRTUAL DIGS, TO BE A MEMBER *
Becoming a member is easy! When you arrive at Mohawk Valley Mineral Mining, you will pay your yearly membership fee of $25 per person for 2024. Dig fees are separate.
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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. An Official Guide will be available for light assistance throughout your Day Dig.
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Check in begins 9:00AM. Please arrive on time. Transport will take members down based on sign in times. 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.
$100 per day
Children under 12 - FREE
*Will be applied upon your arrival. Cannot be combined with other offers.
GROUND ZERO
Ground Zero is an affordable option to dig through fresh, untouched tailings from inside our mine. Bring your hammer and chisel to work large chunks of dolostone rock or sift through the dirt with a shovel. It is possible to discover water-clear gems, druze, and even a larger crystal. Ground Zero is situated near the parking lot, so you can be close to your vehicle.
$25 per day
Children under 12 - FREE
Arrive at Ground Zero and pay in person upon arrival. Please give us a heads up that you're coming (516) 429-0358. Any payment method accepted.
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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includes use of a POWERED JACKHAMMER!
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shows you the right tools and how to use them
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add on to your Day Dig pass
*Day Dig pass needs to be purchased and booked separately*
4 Hours
$350
(2 person, 1 child max)
JOIN OUR FREQUENT MINER'S CLUB
Planning frequent Day Digs in 2025? Pay $1,000 upfront for unlimited mining all season 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.
Option #2: Machine Digs
Dig with POWER
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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. Experience may be loud. Includes Day Dig Pass.
MACHINE DIG OPTIONS
INDEPENDENT
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No prospector assistance provided
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Some manual digging required despite machine help
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NO GUARANTEE of finding larger crystals
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Non-refundable, regardless of dig outcome
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No option for a re-dig if no pocket is found
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We will make every effort to help you locate a pocket to find larger crystals, but this option is not guaranteed!
INDEPENDENT
$699 (2 person max)
4 Hours
+$150 Per Additional Participant
PROSPECTOR-GUIDED
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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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Our prospector will assist you with digging during your machine dig and help you locate a pocket. This option is guaranteed.
PROSPECTOR-GUIDED
$1049 (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 Dig
Watch us dig for you from anywhere in the world. Keep what we find.
Enjoy a personalized 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 $150 each.) Your crystals will be shipped free of charge via USPS.
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$350 Per Digital Session
Keep what fits into an 8"x8" box
$150 Per Additional Box
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Option #4: Take a Course
LEDGE-BREAKING COURSE
Join our one-of-a-kind Ledge-Breaking Course with MVMM Master Guide Jeff Apel, an experienced educator and hard worker who will make tackling the ledge less daunting. This 3-hour course introduces the tools and techniques for efficiently moving dolostone, insights on MVMM's unique geology, and answering all of your questions during hands-on digging.
3 Hours
$300 per course
+ Child (under 12) - FREE