Gem Mountain Gemstone Mine

Find treasures that last a lifetime, with an experience to match!

Gem Mountain, Spruce Pine, NC gem harvesting
Gem Mountain Gemstone Mine

Find treasures that last a lifetime, with an experience to match!

Flume Mining

All the action takes place at the flume line! Enjoy the exciting atmosphere of discovery as you find colorful, beautiful, and valuable gemstones!
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Mine Trips

One of our most popular attractions! Join us in digging for your own gems at one of two of our secluded mines! On our four-hour mine trips, whatever you find, you keep!
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Jewelry Making

Create your own piece of forever with the gemstones you find on the flume line or at the mine! We can create anything imaginable; if you can draw it, we can make it!
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General Store

Stroll through our extensive general store and shop lots of amazing gifts including apparel, toys, home decor, a year-round Christmas store, candies, and 16 flavors of homemade ice cream!
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โ€œFallโ€ in love with the beautiful colors found here in our Blue Ridge Mountains ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ๐Ÿ‚๐Ÿ’Ž The leaves are beginning to change into beautiful colors of red, orange, and yellow! Don't miss out on the beauty found here; plan your trip now! Mine trips end for the season on October 31, 2023, so make your reservations now as spots fill up quickly! As the air turns cooler, enjoy our enclosed and heated flume lines to mine in comfort! To find more information, visit our website at gemmountain.com or give us a call at (828) 765-6130. Join us now until December 31, 2023, Monday - Saturday, 10a - 5p. โ›๐Ÿ’Ž
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RESTOCKED!!! Spruce Pine crew necks available in S-3XL
August means green and we have some beautiful jewelry! We also have  rough to cut so you can make your next heirloom piece ๐Ÿ’š
Find fun for the whole family at gem mountain! We offer gem mining at its best. Find treasures that last a lifetime with an experience to match at the flume line or take your hunt for gems off road on our four hour guided mine trips! Everything you find you get to keep! find more information at gemmountain.com or give us a call at (828)765-6130. Open monday - saturday 10a-6p rain or shine!
Julys birthstone -RUBY! Fun fact, the word ruby comes from the Latin word Rubeus meaning red! 
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Ever wonder where our Hoot Owl Mine gets itโ€™s name? Hereโ€™s your answer! The two tall openings to the mine are what coined the name, Hoot Owl Mine, because of their resemblance to the eyes of an owl. 

PC: Peter Franklin
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