Diamond Hill Mine
Abbeville, South Carolina
quartz crystalsamethystsmoky quartzskeletal quartzmilky quartzberylgarnetepidote
Fee dig · Fee
Diamond Hill Mine
Several acres of unsalted dump piles and pegmatite vein exposures in the Abbeville upcountry, open to anyone willing to swing a hammer. Skeletal and smoky quartz are the everyday finds; amethyst is genuine but uncommon, and the veins reward people who actually dig rather than surface-hunt the piles. Facilities amount to a porta-john and picnic tables, so pack your own water, food, tools and wrapping paper.
The card catalog
| What you can find | quartz crystals, amethyst, smoky quartz, skeletal quartz, milky quartz, beryl, garnet, epidote |
|---|---|
| Access | Fee dig — Fee |
| Fees | $20 adults (18+), $10 for ages 13-17 and seniors 65+, $15 veterans, $5 for ages 6-12, free for ages 5 and under; non-collecting companions free. Take-home limit is a car or truck load — no trailers. |
| Season & hours | Posted hours are 9:00am-5:00pm. The operator's site does not publish which days it is open or any seasonal closures, and the page carries a dated copyright, so call 864-934-3744 to confirm before driving. There is no shelter on the property — summer heat and winter mud both bite. |
| Kids | Family-friendly — Kids can surface-collect quartz within minutes of arriving, which makes it forgiving. Facilities are an outhouse and porta-john with no running water, and broken quartz edges are razor sharp — bring gloves, eye protection and all your own water. |
| Official source | Diamond Hill Mine (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.
Before you go
What does Diamond Hill Mine cost?
$20 adults (18+), $10 for ages 13-17 and seniors 65+, $15 veterans, $5 for ages 6-12, free for ages 5 and under; non-collecting companions free. Take-home limit is a car or truck load — no trailers. Hours, fees, and access rules change. Verify with the operator or land agency before you go.
When is Diamond Hill Mine open?
Posted hours are 9:00am-5:00pm. The operator's site does not publish which days it is open or any seasonal closures, and the page carries a dated copyright, so call 864-934-3744 to confirm before driving. There is no shelter on the property — summer heat and winter mud both bite. Hours, fees, and access rules change. Verify with the operator or land agency before you go.
Is Diamond Hill Mine good for kids?
Yes — Diamond Hill Mine works for families. Kids can surface-collect quartz within minutes of arriving, which makes it forgiving. Facilities are an outhouse and porta-john with no running water, and broken quartz edges are razor sharp — bring gloves, eye protection and all your own water.