Herkimer Diamond Mines Inc.    Featured on the Travel Channel Series......CASH AND TREASURES       Kamping Spots are Filling up Fast, Be sure to Call and Book your Weekend Adventure Soon!!!     

 

                                  



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Diamond Mines    KOA Kamping    Retail/Wholesale Gems                 

 

 

Dr. Renee’ Scialdo Shevat, owner, Herkimer Diamond Mines Inc,

welcomes Kristin Gum, host of the Travel Channel’s

New Cash and Treasures Show.

Herkimer Diamond Mines Admissions

Our prospecting admission passes are good for the entire day of purchase and include the use of a rock hammer, museum admission, zip lock bags for your finds and an instructional video that will get you started! Remember, you get to keep everything you find!                                                                                                                                                                    

           Prospecting Admissions:  • $10.00 per person ages 13

                                                      • $8.00 for children 5 – 12

                                                      • Free! for children 4 and under

           Sluicing Admission:         • $10.00 (Herkimer Diamond Bag)

                                                      • $10.00 (Gemstone Bag)

                                                      • $10.00 (Fossil Bag)

            Museum Admission:        • $2.00 per person (Free with Prospecting Admission)

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Our Hours of Operation    (Open April 15 – October 31st)

                                      Mines                       Gift Shop          Diamond Cafe

• April – June                         9am – 5pm                   9am – 5pm            10:30am – 4:30pm

• July – August                       9am – 5pm                   9am – 6pm            10:30am – 4:30pm

• September – October          9am – 5pm                   9am - 5pm             10:30am - 4:30pm (weekends only)

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What to Bring?

We suggest that you come prepared with safety eye wear, gloves, and closed toe shoes. You may also bring any          additional equipment that you find necessary such as chisels, screeners, small shovels, buckets, and extra hammers (up to a12 lb sledge). Furthermore, it is always appropriate to dress for the weather and bring sunscreen if necessary.

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Driving Directions

Basic: New York State Thruway (I-90) to exit 30 (Herkimer Exit). Then follow signs for Route 28 North. The Herkimer Diamond Mines and KOA Kampground are 7 miles north of the thruway exit right on Route 28.

Physical Locations:     Herkimer Diamond Mines                       KOA Kampground

                                     4601 State Route 28                              4626 State Route 28

                                     Herkimer, NY 13350                             Herkimer, NY 13350

GPS coordinates:                        • 43.1270477646888 (Latitude)

                                                     • -74.9758529663086 (Longitude)

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For information on availability and pricing for the KOA Kampground and to make a reservation, please call:

                                                     • 315-891-7355      Toll Free 1-800-562-0897

For additional information on the Herkimer Diamond Mines, please call:

                                                     • 315-717-0175 (weekdays)

                                                     • 315-891-7355 (Saturdays and Sundays)

For information on group mining options for Schools, Scouts, Bus Tours, and Clubs, please call:

                                                     • 315-717-0175

Mailing Address:                      Herkimer Diamond Mines, Inc.

                                                   800 Mohawk Street

                                                   Herkimer, NY 13350