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Treasure Panning

Family enjoys time together panning for gems in the Purgatory Village Plaza

Colorado’s rich mining history comes alive as guests pan for gemstones & other treasures, & experience the Old West with Durango Mining Co. Buy your tickets now!

DETAILS

CostSingle Activity Ticket: $20
5 Activity Pack Adult: $49
5 Activity Pack Child: $39
Prospective FLC students with a tour voucher from the school receives a 5 Activity Pack for free. Go Skyhawks!
Scheduled Days
Summer 2026		Daily June 20th – August 16th
Saturday and Sunday only August 22nd – October 4th
Monday, September 7th (Labor Day)
These are the *scheduled* dates of operation.
Dates are subject to change and are weather permitting.
Ages3+
2026 Summer Hours10:00am – 5:00pm

Buy Activity Tickets

Tickets and gem bags available for purchase at the ticket office.

  • family pans for gems together
  • Brothers sift out the sand and dirt as they discover hidden treasures
  • girl shows off her gems she panned for
  • Brothers look over the gemstones and other treasures they could find in their treasure panning bags
  • Water flows down from the water tower into the mining trough
  • Detailed shot of one of the turquoise gems found at the treasure panning trough
  • Family marvels at the variety of gemstones and other treasures they discovered

The Wild West

Young boy shows off his collection of gems and treasures

Get ready for summer fun and take home a collections of gemstones & other treasures!

Gem bags available at ticket office

The fine print

  • All summer activities at Purgatory Resort are weather permitting.
  • Rates are subject to change at any time without prior notice.
  • All guests are required to complete a Release of Liability.
  • For more information, including updated weather conditions and operating schedule, call (970) 385-2168.
purgatory tower at night

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