Hogg Mine
LaGrange, Georgia
berylaquamarinegreen berylblack tourmalinerose quartzstar rose quartzmica
Fee dig · Fee
Hogg Mine
The Hogg Mine's massive rose quartz cap sits directly over a beryl-bearing zone, which is why one pit hands you both star rose quartz and well-formed aquamarine and green beryl. Public digs run Saturdays for a flat fee, and everything in the ground is native — the operator states plainly that nothing is salted to make it easy. They also warn that the stones are not as abundant as YouTube influencers make it seem; treat that as the accurate briefing it is.
The card catalog
| What you can find | beryl, aquamarine, green beryl, black tourmaline, rose quartz, star rose quartz, mica |
|---|---|
| Access | Fee dig — Fee |
| Fees | $35 per person for the Saturday public dig, no matter what time you arrive; ages 16 and under dig free. Scheduled machine-assisted dig days cost substantially more and require advance reservations. |
| Season & hours | Open to the public on Saturdays only, 9am-5pm, with arrival between 8am and 9am — the operator asks that you not arrive before 8am because of roadside traffic hazards. All other days are by reservation. Machine dig weekends are announced separately (the operator listed machine digs for August 27, 28 and 30, 2026). |
| Kids | Family-friendly — Kids 16 and under are free, and surface rose quartz is easy to spot, but the owners are honest that this is hot, heavy digging — bring shade and far more water than you think. |
| Official source | Hogg Mine / Crystal Empire (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 Hogg Mine cost?
$35 per person for the Saturday public dig, no matter what time you arrive; ages 16 and under dig free. Scheduled machine-assisted dig days cost substantially more and require advance reservations. Hours, fees, and access rules change. Verify with the operator or land agency before you go.
When is Hogg Mine open?
Open to the public on Saturdays only, 9am-5pm, with arrival between 8am and 9am — the operator asks that you not arrive before 8am because of roadside traffic hazards. All other days are by reservation. Machine dig weekends are announced separately (the operator listed machine digs for August 27, 28 and 30, 2026). Hours, fees, and access rules change. Verify with the operator or land agency before you go.
Is Hogg Mine good for kids?
Yes — Hogg Mine works for families. Kids 16 and under are free, and surface rose quartz is easy to spot, but the owners are honest that this is hot, heavy digging — bring shade and far more water than you think.