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At Elijah Mountain Gem Mine, You become a prospector from the 1800's and mine for real gem stones and gold that you can keep! Tripadvisor.com annually votes us the best gem mine in NC. We provide everything you need to have a great time and be successful. Come see Asheville area's original gem mine and see why we have been voted #1 for years!
Covered outdoor year round rushing water flumes open 7 days a week.
Find Rubies, Sapphires, Emeralds, Quartz crystals, Citrine, Amethyst, Garnets,
Aventurine, Sodalite, Peridot, Opal, Fluorite, Aquamarine, Topaz, Peacock Copper, Tourmaline, Pyrite, Amazonite, Labradorite and dozens more!
Family owned and operated.
All competitor's mining coupons accepted, DOUBLED and we'll even
buy you a Coke!
Free Admission for All. Wheelchair access to mining, store and stream.
Become a Prospector!
Gemstone Cutting Available
You can choose your favorite finds and get them cut
and polished by our lapidary staff! We even add a necklace using your gemstone as a pendant.
Perfect gifts for yourself, friends, or for Grandma! Ships to
you for free. Usually around $50 per stone!
$14.99
Miner's Helmet
ID Chart - Laminated
Dig into Rocks Booklet
Dig into Fossils Booklet
Magnifier Glass
Secret Treasure Hunt in the park!
AND $7 in treasure coins to spend!
GEM MINE
ELIJAH MOUNTAIN
Add a Discovery Kit with Treasure Hunt
GEM MINE BUCKET PRICING
Large variety of gemstone found in all buckets. The larger the bucket, the more you find! Over 40 types of semi-precious and precious gemstones possible in every bucket! Guaranteed finds in every bucket! Unlike other mines, there's no admission fee and you can share any bucket!
Little Miner Bucket $16.99
1 1/2 Gallons of mine dirt
Large Prospector's Dream $25.99
2 1/2 Gallons of mine dirt
Strike It Rich Motherlode $40.99
3 Gallons of mine dirt
Green Giant (most popular) $65.99
5 Gallons of mine dirt
+ extra fossil, geode, ruby,
emerald and sapphire dirt
Big Honkin' Tub $175
15 Gallons of awesome mine dirt + all
the extras of the popular Green Giant
The BEAST Tub $300
30 Gallons of mine dirt + all
the extras and MUCH MORE
The CLAIM JUMPER (ultimate experience) $500
50 Gallons of mine dirt, huge specimens
Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald Bucket $69.99
Large 2 gallon bucket with
rich ruby, sapphire, emerald and gem dirt.
Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald Tub $119
Large 5 1/2 gallon tub with
rich ruby, sapphire, emerald and gem dirt.
Large Fossil Bucket $69.99
Gold Bucket (keep your gold pan) $109
FAMILY MINING SUPER DEAL $99.99
* 4 Large Prospector's Dream Bucket
* Treasure coins to spend
* Gem ID Chart
* Gemstone Booklet and Fossil Booklet
* Magnifying Glass
* Little Miner Helmets