Welcome to Elijah Mountain Gem Mine
Hendersonville, NC
Elijah Mountain Gem Mine
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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 have been found include Rubys, Sapphires, Emeralds, Quartz crystals, Citrine, Amythest, Adventurine, Sodalite and many more!
VALUABLE GEMS FOUND EVERY DAY!
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!
Asheville's closest Gem Mine! MINE BUCKET PRICES prices do not include tax DIRECTIONS
No need to drive hours away when the best gem mine is in Hendersonville!
GEM MINE OPEN
Wednesday - Friday 11 am - 5 pm
Saturday 11 am - 5 pm
(last bucket sold at 4:30 daily)
Closed Sunday, Monday & Tuesday
PHONE : 828-693-3123
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."
You can also browse our Rock Shop for keepsakes including fossils, tumbled stones, gold, crystals, jewelry and more.
Snacks and drinks are available.
There's even a Toddler's mine where your little ones can play, collect toy coins to exchange for prizes!
Family pricing available so the whole family can "stake" their claim.
Family owned and operated.
VISIT THE ANTIQUE SHOP. IT'S OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK!
Now Open!
We now operate our blacksmith forge most days that the mine is open so check that out when you stop by!
Little Miner Bucket (1 gallon of gem dirt) $9
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 ultra rich gem dirt AND
SPECIALTY BUCKET mixed which include
Native NC gems, emeralds, and geodes & more crystals! $60
The Family Deal: Includes 4 Prospector's Dream Buckets
1 Little Miner Bucker, 4 drinks and 4 snacks $70
SAVE $27
The Prospector's Big Honken Tub.
15 Gallons of ultra-rich gem dirt.
Where you can "strike it rich"! $125
SPECIALTY BUCKETS
Native North Carolina Ruby & Gem Bucket $25
Emerald Ore Bucket $25
Super Geode Mine Bucket $25
Cave of the Crystal Skull Bucket (all crystals, Amythest + more) $25
BUCKETS TO GO
We also have Motherlode Buckets TO GO! $30
We accept VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER AND CASH
We can also customize pricing for any size group and we specialize in birthday parties here!
2120 Brevard Road, Hendersonville, NC
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
Gem mining in Asheville
Asheville is only 25 minutes away.
Fletcher is only 15 minutes away.
Biltmore Estate is 25 minutes away.
Blue Ridge Parkway is 20 minutes away.
