Outpost Gold & Gem Mining Co. - Helen (GA)

5 /5 Debby Walters: My husband and I mined here the end of March 2025. We found so many beautiful stones!!! We also got two of them polished and shaped into pendants and asked them to use some of our small emeralds to repair his wedding ring. We had to wait about 2 1/2 months for them to get here BUT they were always available for an update, we’re very courteous and the end result was WELLL WORTH THE WAIT!!!! We are so happy! Thank you so much, Chad!!!! Beautiful work!

4 /5 Maria Ruhe: The staff were friendly and helpful. There’s an electric vehicle charging station outside. We weren’t overly impressed with the amount/quality of gems in a gallon bucket, but our kids are mostly impressed with the translucent/shiny stones as opposed to the dull/opaque options. We all had a great time exploring the treasures in the store area.

5 /5 Tammy. Maynette Tyssen: We had a lot of fun there today. My husband got to pan for gold while I got to pan for gems. I walked away with so many pretty crystals. I am so happy.

5 /5 Jeanna B: It was our first time gem mining/gold panning. Visited 3 times in the same day because my kids (teens) loved it! Shasta really made it a fun experience! He is VERY knowledgeable, friendly and enthusiastic. Can tell you all kinds of information on gems, rocks, fossils and gold panning. It’s a great activity rain or shine. It’s covered with fans so it’s a nice break from sun too. Recommend for the whole family.