Creekside Hand Dig Site

Hand digging, creek exploring & camping

Opening October 1, 2026 · Most days by reservation; selected dates closed for private events and hunts

Explore 80 acres of proven camp, walk more than a mile of creek, and surface hunt at your own pace. Bring your own shovels and hand screens. Hand digging only—no shaker tables or machine digging.

Join Creekside or sign in to book your visit

Membership & day pricing

Annual membership: $49.99 per person ages 16+
Valid for 12 months, with manual renewal and no automatic annual charge. Membership is required for access and is separate from daily digging and camping fees.

Full day: $55 per person, per day · 8 AM–6 PM Central
Includes hand digging, surface hunting and creek walking. First visit with membership: $104.99 per adult. Children 15 and under are free with parent/legal guardian supervision. Maximum 20 paying diggers per day.

Ten-visit pass: $500
Ten full days at $50 per visit—save $50. Active membership required. Valid for 12 months, non-transferable, with a reservation for every visit. Call for purchase assistance.

Camping

$20 per night for a group of 1–4
$40 per night for a group of 5–8
Camping is charged separately from membership and digging. Add one night when booking your dig; call for additional nights.

How member bookings work

  1. Purchase your annual membership and sign in to the member area.

  2. Choose your Creekside date and 8 AM start time. Each adult books individually.

  3. Add camping if needed, complete the required agreements and your adult electronic signature, and pay for your visit.

  4. You will be given a gate access code.

Questions or gate directions? Call 512-763-6471.