CLOSEST GEM MINE TO ASHEVILLE! HOME OF THE WORLD'S LARGEST GEM MINE BUCKET! OPEN YEAR ROUND - RAIN OR SHINE
No need to spend hours driving when the richest gem mine is in Hendersonville
Come see the world's largest gem mine bucket. Over 7 feet tall and 8 feet wide at the top. When full, this gem mine bucket holds over 30,000 pounds of dirt and is valued at $20,000!
!! VALUABLE GEMS FOUND EVERY DAY !!
Family owned and operated
Emeralds found at mine! Rubies found at mine!
At Elijah Mountain Gem Mine, in Hendersonville, NC, you become a prospector from the 1800's and mine for real gem stones that you can keep!
Gems that are found daily include Rubys, Sapphires, Emeralds, Quartz crystals, Citrine, Amethyst, Garnets, Adventurine, Sodalite, Opal, Fluorite, Aquamarine and many more!
Our flumes are covered for your comfort and for rain or shine mining! You can even bring a picnic and relax at one of our picnic tables or by the creek!
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OPERATING HOURS
PHONE : 828-693-3123
email us
Monday 11 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 11 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 5 pm
Thursday 11 am - 5 pm
Friday 11 am - 5 pm
Saturday 11 am - 5 pm
Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm
See our ONLINE COUPON page for daily specials!!
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GUEST COMMENTS
"I'm so glad we found a good gem mine that's close to Asheville."
"This is the best mine we've been to in years, the kids loved it!"
"I can't believe we are taking home this many gems!"
"Now we don't have to drive 90 minutes to Franklin!"
"Last year, we went to a mine that took forever to get to. We're glad your mine is so convenient."
"This was the highlight of our trip!"
"The best mining experience we've ever had!"
"The grandkids were so disappointed when we drove to a mine in Franklin that we saw on TV and found nothing. I wish they had come here. I'll be back next year!"
"This is our third trip here this year. We love it! Great prices in your shop too!"
MINING PRICES
free admission for all
GEM MINE BUCKETS
Find lots of gems in all our gem mine buckets! The bigger the bucket, the more you find!
Little Miner Bucket (Over 1 gallon of gem mine dirt) $9.50
Prospector's Dream Bucket (2 & 1/2 gallons of gem dirt) $20
The Motherlode Bucket (3 & 1/2 gallons of gem dirt) $30
The Green Giant
5 gallons of rich gem mine dirt with extra dirt from
fossil, emerald, ruby and geode mines! $60
The Prospector's Big Honken Tub
15 Gallons of ultra-rich gem dirt, emeralds, rubies, geodes, more large specimens. Where you can "strike it rich"! $125
Family Mining Super Deal :) $89
Includes *4- $20 Large Prospector's Dream Buckets
*1- $25 Ancient Fossil Bucket
*4- $1 Trading Coins for use in Rock Shop
*1- Gem ID Chart
*1- Fossil ID Booklet
*Little Miner Helmets VALUE $125
Substitutions- $30 Motherlode: ADD $10.
SPECIALTY BUCKETS and TUBS
Specialty buckets and tubs meet the needs of those miners who want a greater chance at Rubies and Emeralds or want to find something different like fossils or indian artifacts and still find a few other gems as well.
Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald Bucket $40
Nice 2 and 1/2 gallon bucket with good rich ruby and Emerald dirt
and a spash of other mine dirt for extra fun!
Prospector's Pick Super Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald Bucket $80
Extra large 7 gallon tub, guaranteed to delight, from the prospector's secret cove!
Mostly Ruby and Emerald dirt with a splash of other mines for fun!
Large Ancient Fossil Bucket $25
Large 2 and 1/2 gallon bucket full of good deep dug coastal sand full of rare ancient fossils and a splash of other mine dirt for fun. Includes free identification booklet!
Authentic Mountain Indian Artifacts Bucket! $40
Find partial arrowheads, axe pieces, spear pieces, pottery shardes and more!
Found in the North Carolina Mountains over the past 75 years mixed in gem mine dirt. Good for the new artifact hunter!
Prices do not include tax
We accept VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER AND CASH
We can also customize pricing for any size group and we specialize in birthday parties here!
SPECIAL EVENT MAGIC SHOW FOR PARTY!!
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Family owned and operated
Wheelchair access to flume!
Visit our wholesale rock shop for the best prices in North Carolina on keepsakes including fossils, crystals, Amethyst Cathedrals, jewelry, carvings, book ends, tumbled stones, rare specimens, yard glass, bird houses, wood carvings and more.
Family pricing available so the whole family can "stake" their claim.
VISIT THE 3000 SQ FT ANTIQUE AND COLLECTIBLE SHOP!
Miners with Indian Artifacts! Miner with huge emerald! DIRECTIONS 
"Elijah Mountain, Yee Haw!" Toddler Loot!
2120 Brevard Road, Hendersonville, NC 28739
Located just 2 & 1/2 miles west of downtown Hendersonville on Highway 64 West or 5 miles off I-26 at Exit 49 B.
From Asheville- Take I-26 East to Exit 49 B, go 5 miles on Hwy 64 West. Gem Mine is on left. 2120 Brevard Road, Hendersonville, NC
From Brevard- Take Hwy 64 East about 12 miles. Gem Mine on right. 2120 Brevard Road, Hendersonville, NC
And when in town, remember to always stay at Cranmore Cottages. www.cranmorecottages.com
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