4-Hour Kenai Lake Gold Dredging Tour
Ride to Devil’s Canyon, tour a mining camp, and dredge for gold
Duration
4 hours
Includes
Boat ride, camp tour, dredge
Highlights
Take a scenic motorboat ride on Kenai Lake to Devil’s Canyon Mining Camp, then get hands-on with suction dredge mining. You’ll work in a cold mountain stream and keep the gold you mine.
- Ride a motorboat across Kenai Lake to the mining camp
- Meet the miners and tour Devil’s Canyon Mining Camp
- Use a suction dredge to pull gravel from streambed cracks
- Work through rocks and small boulders to reach deeper pools
- Keep the gold you mine
Things to know
Hip boots or full waders are required; rentals are available if you don’t have them. Minimum 2 guests per booking; an exclusive tour isn’t guaranteed unless you purchase at least 5 seats. A deposit is required, and the remaining balance is charged automatically 7 days before the tour date.
Cancellation Policy
Full refund with at least 30 days notice before the tour date. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows will be charged the full price.
FAQs
Dress in layers and plan to get wet while working in a cold mountain stream. Bring water, snacks, insect repellent, binoculars, hats, gloves, rain gear, and two pairs of socks (and/or extra-warm socks). Consider bringing rubber gloves; extra-long gloves are sold at the gift store.
Wear hip boots or full waders. If you don’t have them, rentals are available. Rubber boots are helpful but not required.
Book for at least 2 guests. If you’re traveling solo, you can book two seats to meet the minimum.
Meeting details
Cooper Landing, Alaska