Quincy Mine
Historical landmark · Michigan
★ 4.8 (2,425 reviews)
49750 US-41, Hancock, MI 49930
Hours on Google: Daily 8:30 AM to 5 PM
MSHA records list no gold mines in Michigan that are open or idle. The 3 records here are abandoned.
Historic gold producers in Michigan (USGS)
USGS records 7 historic gold producers in Michigan: 2 past producers and 5 listed as producers or plants. Production years are recorded for 4 sites, from 1882 to 1989.
Source: USGS Mineral Resources Data System (retrieved 2026-10-13), last updated around 2011. The county pages list the sites.
Counties
| County | MSHA, not abandoned | MSHA, abandoned | USGS historic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette County | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Ontonagon County | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Visit a gold mine in Michigan
Working mines are closed to the public. 9 places in Michigan offer tours, panning or mining history.
Iron Mountain Iron Mine
Historical landmark · Michigan
★ 4.8 (1,027 reviews)
W4852 US-2, Vulcan, MI 49892
Hours on Google: Fri to Sun 9 AM to 5 PM
Adventure Mining Co.
Tourist attraction · Michigan
★ 4.9 (651 reviews)
200 Adventure Ave, Greenland, MI 49929
Hours on Google: Mon to Sat 9 AM to 6 PM; Sun 11 AM to 6 PM
Questions about gold mines in Michigan
How many gold mines are in Michigan?
MSHA lists 3 gold mines in Michigan. None are marked as open or idle. 3 records are marked abandoned. USGS lists another 7 historic gold producers that are not in the MSHA records.
Can I visit an abandoned gold mine in Michigan?
Old workings are dangerous and most are on private land or active claims, so the answer is almost always no. Do not enter them.
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