Big Thunder Gold Mine

Big Thunder Gold Mine Big Thunder Gold Mine We are a family-run and owned business. Big Thunder Gold Mine is an original 1880's gold mine located right below Mt. Rushmore.
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We specialize in great customer service and being very personable with our customers trying to make them feel like they are just on of our relatives coming for a visit. Some of the things that we feature at our gold mine are the mine tour which entails history about the mine and the surrounding area and then going into the museum which is a replica of the tycoon mill and seeing how they would pro

cess the gold after it was taking out of the mines with all original equipment from the 1800's. We also have gold panning available and we do give you demos for the gold panning and you are guaranteed to find gold and we will stay with you until then, and answer any question you may have for us!!! Just starting this season, we are doing full and half days of panning, we take you down to our claim and you get to pan for gold in the creek and dig for it as well!!!

03/04/2026

OPENING FOR THE 2026 SEASON MARCH 12TH! 🤩

We open for the regular season on March 1st, and we are so excited!! ☀️⛏️The countdown is on for sunshine, gold panning,...
02/25/2026

We open for the regular season on March 1st, and we are so excited!! ☀️⛏️

The countdown is on for sunshine, gold panning, and welcoming you back. Until then, we are still open for mine tours by reservation only. Please be sure to book at least 24 hours in advance so we can get everything ready for your visit. 💛

Keystone’s story is a gold mining story. In the late 1800s, mines like what would become Big Thunder Gold Mine helped sh...
02/19/2026

Keystone’s story is a gold mining story. In the late 1800s, mines like what would become Big Thunder Gold Mine helped shape the town you see here. This image of Main Street around 1900 shows Keystone during its mining boom years. Learn more at https://ow.ly/fHw650Y6B7u

Pups big or small are welcome at Big Thunder Gold Mine! Enjoy this picture from a few summers ago 🙂🐾
02/16/2026

Pups big or small are welcome at Big Thunder Gold Mine! Enjoy this picture from a few summers ago 🙂🐾

Flowers are nice.Gold is better.😉Happy Valentine’s Day from Big Thunder Gold Mine! ✨❤️
02/14/2026

Flowers are nice.
Gold is better.😉
Happy Valentine’s Day from Big Thunder Gold Mine! ✨❤️

We are so excited for our 250th Anniversary Celebration in July 2026 and we would love to include your favorite Big Thun...
02/10/2026

We are so excited for our 250th Anniversary Celebration in July 2026 and we would love to include your favorite Big Thunder Gold Mine memories!!

Send us your photos by commenting below or messaging us on Facebook, and you might be featured as part of the celebration.

Thank you for being part of our history and the big milestone ahead. 💛⛏️

02/06/2026

Planning your Black Hills summer adventure? Make sure Big Thunder Gold Mine is on your list!

Located in the heart of Keystone and just an 8 minute drive from Mount Rushmore. It is the perfect stop for hands-on history, outdoor fun, and a true Hills experience.

We cannot wait to welcome you this summer. Start planning at www.bigthundermine.com
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Groundhog Day… six more weeks of winter or are we digging into summer soon?
02/02/2026

Groundhog Day… six more weeks of winter or are we digging into summer soon?

Planning your 2026 adventure? Be sure to put Big Thunder Gold Mine on your list! Located in the heart of Keystone South ...
01/26/2026

Planning your 2026 adventure? Be sure to put Big Thunder Gold Mine on your list!

Located in the heart of Keystone South Dakota and just a few miles from Mount Rushmore. BTGM is your Black Hills destination for history, hands-on fun, and gold panning adventures.

We are open daily from the second week of March through October. Reservation only the rest of the year. And yes, pups are welcome! 🐶⛏️

Start planning and learn more here: bigthundermine.com

We’re open — by reservation only ⛏️Bundle up, grab a hard hat, and come experience the history of Big Thunder Gold Mine!...
01/22/2026

We’re open — by reservation only ⛏️
Bundle up, grab a hard hat, and come experience the history of Big Thunder Gold Mine!

Please book at least 24 hours in advance.
Get started at www.bigthundermine.com
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From Mine Tours to Gold Panning, Big Thunder Gold Mine is a top Black Hills Attraction offering authentic experiences for families in Keystone, SD.

Today we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His words and actions remind us how powerful courage, c...
01/19/2026

Today we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His words and actions remind us how powerful courage, compassion, and hope can be in shaping a better tomorrow.

As we reflect on Dr. King’s dream, we’re grateful for the chance to keep history alive and continue the conversation about where we have been and where we are going.

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604 Blair Street
Keystone, SD
57751

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+16056664847

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