Natural Bridge Mining Co. & The Rock Shop

This is Texas' Largest Sluice – a must do, fun experience for folks of all ages.

A sluice is a series of troughs leading from a water-filled wooden tower. As the water runs through the troughs, bags of mining "rough" are emptied and sifted through screen trays – the water washes away the dirt, revealing sparkling gems and minerals or even fossils and arrowheads. It's like panning for gold plus you get to pocket whatever you find! After discovering your gems and minerals, use the identification charts to accurately identify exactly what you have found. Check out our Rock Shop for more interesting and fun ways to explore mining.

Includes:
Mining Co. Mining Co.
Open daily. Variety of gem, mineral, arrowhead, and fossil bags available to purchase. Prices vary.