Rose Creek Mine

Rock & Gift Shop

115 Terrace Ridge Dr  Franklin, North Carolina 28734

   

Come visit with us in the Smoky Mountains

Open 9am-5pm, April 1 - October 31

(Closed Sundays - except in July)

Mail Order Available Year Round!

Check out the pictures page - last updated 06/10/07

Operating since 1952, Rose Creek Mine is one of 3 state licensed gem mines in Macon County, North Carolina.  Centrally located in Western North Carolina in the heart of the Smoky Mountains, we are near waterfalls, white-water rafting, AT Trail hiking, museums, antique shops, historic train rides and the Cherokee Indian Reservation. 
In our Gem Mine you can find Ruby, Sapphire, Garnet, Amethyst, Citrine, Moonstone, Topaz, Smoky Quartz, Rose Quartz, Quartz Crystals and more! All equipment is provided and we help beginners. You dig your own dirt in our mining tunnel and wash the dirt away in our covered flume.  Mine rain or shine.  

Mining is a great field trip for church groups, scout troops, senior citizen groups and others.  We have an educational program that will fit your needs.  Scouts can work on their geology achievements and badges.

We have a terrific rock and gift shop with lots of good gems and minerals to round out your collection.  We carry ornamental pieces and lapidary supplies.  We also have a  covered picnic area and a small playground for the pebble pups.

Gem Dirt to Go is also available.

We accept all major credit cards.

(last new miner accepted at 4:00 - no new buckets after 4:15)

 

Can't come see us?  Have a treasure hunt at home!

Visit our Mail Order Page and see all the exciting things you can purchase.  It's fun for the whole family.

   

For mining information:
Tom & Linda Sterrett
115 Terrace Ridge Dr.
Franklin NC. 28734
828-349-3774
 lsterrett@rosecreekmine.com

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