Crystal Grove Diamond Mine & Campground
St Johnsville
gem mining
Crystal Grove Diamond Mine & Campground provides on-site accommodations including tent sites, cabins, and RV camping with direct access to two main Herkimer diamond mines and an accessible mining section. Guests enjoy a hands-on prospecting experience where they can keep all the crystals and gems they dig up or find on the surface.
Commenters express skepticism regarding the naming of the stones, pointing out that Herkimer diamonds are technically quartz crystals rather than genuine diamonds. The overall feedback centers on clarifying the geological terminology used by creators.
- Keep all the crystals and gems you dig up or spot on the surface
- Choose between tent camping, RV hookups, or cabin rentals
- Check out the accessible mining section if standard pits are challenging
- Note that Herkimer diamonds are quartz crystals rather than true diamonds
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