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Still standing in near perfect condition today, Big Thunder Gold Mine offers visitors of all ages and abilities an opportunity to explore our mine alongside trained tour guides who are well-versed on the unique history of the mine, the Black Hills Gold Rush, and so much more.
Located just off the hustling and bustling Keystone strip, Big Thunder Gold Mine invites visitors of all ages and abilities to join us as we explore the mining history of the Black Hills as told throughout an immersive tour of our authentic 1890’s gold mine.
Big Thunder Gold Mine offers a great variety of things to do in the Black Hills ranging from Mine Tours to Gold Panning. Check out our Hours and Rates today!
Big Thunder Gold Mine has an original tour which lasts 45-55 minutes and was founded in 1892. You see the largest display of mining equipment in the Black Hills and learn the history of the gold rush in 1876.
Mine tours daily include a 55 minute adventure through an authentic mine from 1892. Guides provide a hands on version of history of the Gold Rush during the 1800’s. Big Thunder Gold Mine has the largest display of mining equipment in the Black Hills in a museum which is on the tour.
From touring an authentic 1890s gold mine to panning for gold and enjoying sumptuous dining, Big Thunder Gold Mine in Keystone, SD, offers a complete and thrilling experience that captures the spirit and adventure of the Black Hills Gold Rush era.
Big Thunder Gold Mine (originally named Gold Hill Lode) was discovered in 1892 by two German immigrant miners. Today, it contains the most types of rocks, structures and minerals indigenous to the area, and it offers mine tours, a mining museum and gold panning.
Visit Big Thunder Gold Mine for a taste of the gold mining days of the Black Hills. Tours are $9.95/adults and $6.95/children. Try your hand at gold mining, $9.95/person or $7.95 with a Mine Tour ticket.
Big Thunder Gold Mine has an original tour which lasts 45-55 minutes and was founded in 1892. You see the largest display of mining equipment in the Black Hills and learn the history of the gold rush in 1876.
Guided tours through an original gold mine from the 19th century gold rush in the Black Hills. Then go through a replica of a mill with the largest collection of mining equipment in the area. We also have gold panning and gem panning available.
- 604 Blair St Keystone, SD 57751
