The Country Boy Mine

Useful Information

Location:	0542 French Gulch Rd, Breckenridge, CO 80424. (39.480912, -106.014519)
Open:	All year Wed-Sun 9, 10, 11, 13:30. See online booking. Post-pandemic Aftermath [2023]
Fee:	Adults USD 38.50, Children (0-3) free. [2023]
Classification:	Gold Mine
Light:	Incandescent
Dimension:	T=7 °C, A=3,025 m asl.
Guided tours:	D=45 min, L=300 m. V=15,000/a [2007].
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Address:	The Country Boy Mine, 0542 French Gulch Road, Breckenridge, Colorado 80424, Tel: +1-970-453-4405. E-mail:
As far as we know this information was accurate when it was published (see years in brackets), but may have changed since then. Please check rates and details directly with the companies in question if you need more recent info.

History

1850	gold found in the area.
1887	mine opened.
~1900	mine closed.
World War I	mine reopened.
World War II	mine reopened.
1948	government stopped its wartime mine subsidization program, mine finally closed.
1991	opened as a show mine by Doug and David Tomlinson.
DEC-2006	new owners Paul and Cindy Hintgen.

Geology

At first this mine was famous for its impressive gold and silver production. In the 20th century it became known for the production of high grade lead and zinc. The mine is estimated to contain still an amount of gold worth some USD 25 million. Unfortunately the mining is difficult and not profitable at the moment.

Description

The Country Boy Mine tries to show the daily life of a gold miner in 1880. This was one of the largest and most famous gold mines in Breckenridge. Helmets and raincoats are provided. The mine is cool, wear warm clothes and sturdy walking shoes.

The family owned business also offers gold panning, dinners, and sleigh rides in winter.