Gold Rush Mining Company Adventures, Big Bear Lake

About Gold Rush Mining Company Adventures

Gold Rush Mining Company Adventures in Big Bear Lake offers hands-on mining and exploration activities for visitors of all ages. Guests pan for real gold using running water troughs and treasure mixes, dig for fossils in sand digging areas, and search through gemstones, crystals, and geodes. The facility features themed adventures including Sharks and Ancient Sea Adventures, AiReal's Mermaid Adventures with pearl harvesting from oysters, and The Pirate's Treasure Adventures. Additional experiences include exploring a Cosmic Cave, completing a Minecraft Gem Search, and excavating in the quarry. Specialty programs such as Rock'N the Stone Age, Crystal Quest, and Jurassic Journey provide focused exploration opportunities. The attraction also operates a ghost town setting and includes a gift shop. Located in Big Bear Lake, California, the venue combines educational exhibits about gold history and gemstones with interactive digging and panning stations where visitors uncover actual treasures and specimens.