CLOSEST GEM MINE TO ASHEVILLE!
No need to spend hours driving when the richest gem mine is in historic Hendersonville!
HOME OF THE WORLD'S LARGEST GEM MINE BUCKET!
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!
OPEN YEAR ROUND - RAIN OR SHINE
!! VALUABLE GEMS FOUND EVERY DAY !!
Family owned and operated
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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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PHONE : 828-692-6560
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Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday 10 pm - 5 pm
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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!"
GEM MINING PRICES
free admission for all
GEM MINE BUCKETS
Large variety of gems in all our gem mine buckets! The bigger the bucket, the more you find! Up to 30 varieties of precious and semi-precious gems!
Little Miner Bucket (Over 1 gallon of gem mine dirt) $10
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
emerald, ruby and geode mines! This much dirt also usually produces some larger specimens as well. $60
The Prospector's Big Honken Tub
15 Gallons of rich gem dirt, emeralds, rubies, geodes, more large specimens. Where you can "strike it rich"! $125
Family Mining Super Deal :)
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 $89
exchange a $20 bucket to a ruby, sapphire, emerald bucket for only $10 more!!
SPECIALTY BUCKETS and TUBS
Specialty buckets and tubs meet the needs of those miners who want a greater chance at quality over quantity or want to find something different like ancient fossils.
Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald Bucket $40
Large 2 gallon bucket with good rich ruby and Emerald dirt.
Super Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald Tub $80
Extra large 6 gallon tub, guaranteed to delight the ruby and
emerald enthusiasts!
Premium Ruby and Emerald dirt!
Gem Cutter Top 10 Tub $60
Extra large 4.25 gallon tub. You'll want to keep it all with this bucket! Only premium finds, most worthy of cutting! Rubies, Emeralds, dark Amethyst, Citrine, Topaz, smoky topaz, crystal clear quarts crystals, Peridot, Labradorite, and Sodalite. Top 10 currently producing mines.
Large Ancient Fossil Bucket $25
Large 2 gallon bucket full of good deep dug coastal sand full of rare ancient fossils. Includes free identification booklet!
Large METEORITE Bucket! Limited!! $25
Large 2 gallon bucket full of good sand mixed with meteorites from Natan, China. Fell in 1516. Exploded over land producing multiple meteorites of all sizes!
GOLD MINE BUCKETS
Elijah Mountain was the first area mine to offer you the opportunity to find real gold!
Our rich gold paydirt offers a fun challenging time of searching for the good stuff! Not recommended for young children due to the patience required.
Gold Bucket $25
Prices do not include tax
We accept VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER AND CASH
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We can also customize pricing for any size group and we specialize in birthday parties here!
Fun for everyone! Jesse picks most weekends!
Family owned and operated
Wheelchair access to flume!
Visit our wholesale rock shop for the best prices in the Southeast on fossils, crystals, Amethyst Cathedrals, jewelry, carvings, book ends, tumbled stones, rare specimens, yard glass, bird houses, wood carvings and more.
Family deal available so the whole family can "stake" their claim.
VISIT OUR 3000 SQ FT ANTIQUE MALL! MULTIPLE VENDORS!
DIRECTIONS
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
From Greenville- Take I-26 West to Exit 49 B, go 5 miles on Hwy 64 West. Gem Mine is on left. 2120 Brevard Road, Hendersonville, NC
And when in town, remember to always stay at Cranmore Cottages. www.cranmorecottages.com
MINE FOR FREE WHEN YOU STAY WITH CRANMORE!!
Stay at one of Cranmore Cottages' wonderful area cottages on your visit to the mountains and receive a free $20 Bucket Credit, PLUS Buy-One-Get-One-Free on your next $10, $20, or $30 bucket!!
www.cranmorecottages.com
Elijah Mountain Gem Mine
The only gem mine within 30 minutes of Asheville! -- Hendersonville, NC