Bachelor Syracuse Mine
Ouray, Colorado
placer gold
Fee dig · Fee, seasonal
Bachelor Syracuse Mine
Be clear about what this is: a guided tour into a genuine Ouray hardrock mine plus gold panning in the mine's own stream, not open-ground mineral collecting. It earns its place because the panning is real and you keep the colors you find, and because the tour is the plainest way to see how San Juan vein ore actually sat in the rock. Confirm hours by phone - they shift year to year and the site itself says so.
The card catalog
| What you can find | placer gold |
|---|---|
| Access | Fee dig — Fee, seasonal |
| Fees | Tram tour is $25 adult, $22 senior 60 and up, $14 for ages 5-15, free for 4 and under; gold panning is offered alongside it. The operator notes prices and times are subject to change without notice. |
| Season & hours | Currently open, with mine tours running seven days a week. The operation reopened after the Gold Mountain Fire forced a temporary closure and damaged property during peak season. Specific tour hours are not published online - phone (970) 325-0220 before driving up the canyon. |
| Kids | Family-friendly — A tram ride deep into the mountain plus a panning trough makes a good bad-weather option for kids, and under-5s ride free. It stays cold underground - bring jackets even in August. |
| Official source | Bachelor Syracuse Mine Tour (operator) |
| Last checked | Checked against its source August 16, 2026 |
Hours, fees, and access rules change. Verify with the operator or land agency before you go.
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Before you go
What does Bachelor Syracuse Mine cost?
Tram tour is $25 adult, $22 senior 60 and up, $14 for ages 5-15, free for 4 and under; gold panning is offered alongside it. The operator notes prices and times are subject to change without notice. Hours, fees, and access rules change. Verify with the operator or land agency before you go.
When is Bachelor Syracuse Mine open?
Currently open, with mine tours running seven days a week. The operation reopened after the Gold Mountain Fire forced a temporary closure and damaged property during peak season. Specific tour hours are not published online - phone (970) 325-0220 before driving up the canyon. Hours, fees, and access rules change. Verify with the operator or land agency before you go.
Is Bachelor Syracuse Mine good for kids?
Yes — Bachelor Syracuse Mine works for families. A tram ride deep into the mountain plus a panning trough makes a good bad-weather option for kids, and under-5s ride free. It stays cold underground - bring jackets even in August.