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Voted Natchitoches’ 2021 Fan Favorite Attraction – National Travel & Tourism Week NCVB
Gather YOUR group of intrepid treasure hunters! Spend the afternoon panning for genuine gemstones, crystals, minerals, and fossils from around the world at Louisiana’s ONLY authentic gem mine attraction. We provide everything you need, and the best part of the whole experience… you take home what you find! Emeralds, rubies, opals, amethyst and TONS MORE – GUARANTEED! Over 96′ of authentic outdoor water sluice to search for lost treasure. See why Only In Your State, calls it “a little gem tucked away in Louisiana…family-owned…unique and fun.” Turn an ordinary afternoon into a extraordinary family adventure.
What are you waiting for?
Plot your course for Lost Treasure Mining Company at Dark Woods®!
DARK WOODS’ LOST TREASURE MINING COMPANY
Lost Treasure Mining Company
Located just off I-49 in historic Natchitoches, Louisiana. The Lost Treasure Mining Company attraction at Dark Woods Adventure Park has been called “one of the most amazing hidden gems in Louisiana, and you’re not going to want to waste any time checking it out. ” ~ Only In Your State – Louisiana
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Lost Treasure Mining Company FAQs
Absolutely! Whether you start with the basic Pay Dirt of the gigantic Mother Load, EVERYTHING you find during your treasure hunt is yours to take home!
Our Site Foreman has made sure our Treasure Guides have done all of the hard work and heavy lifting for you! We’ve taken out the hard labor and left nothing but the fun and thrill of sluicing gemstones and treasure! Leave your tools at home!
The chaperone policy applies to all attractions and events at Dark Woods Adventure Park, including:
- Buccaneer Bayou Adventure Mini Golf
- Lost Treasure Mining Company
- Dark Woods Haunted Attraction
- Dark Woods’ Christmas
- All seasonal events and special activities
Yes. The mining sluice can be easily accessed on the main level by wheel chair.
Lost Treasure Mining Company is a seasonal, outdoor attraction open select days and times March through December, weather permitting.
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There is no per person admission charged for the Lost Treasure Mining attraction area. Mining Rough packages may be purchased for only those who wish to participate. See Pricing Here.
Of course! Each bag of mining rough is packed with genuine minerals, gemstones, fossils, or arrowheads. They are the REAL thing! These rough and raw specimens are mined in 14 different countries around the world and combined for a selection worthy of the most serious rockhound!
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Molly Moo's Soft Serve & Sweets
Great Treats Are Waiting For You
Enjoy a shady spot to sort your treasure, cool off with cold drinks, great food, enjoy our NEW Dark Woods Dole Whip Pineapple soft serve and floats, or out of this world Dippin Dots in your favorite flavors!
Molly Moo's offers a variety of other selections including hand-made candies, Dippin Dots, ice cold drinks and more!
