Sugar Creek Mining Company

Sugar Creek Gem Mining

Mine your own North Carolina gemstones – a perfect souvenir! Grab a bucket and their expert staff set you up on the outdoor flume line. No experience is needed – especially fun and educational for kids. They help you identify your gems too. If desired, their gem cutters will cut your rough gemstones and set it into a piece of jewelry. Every bucket offers facet-grade gemstones. Also dig in their candy barrel for your sweet tooth and browse their shop. Located across from the entrance to Sugar Mountain. Open year-round – usually every day. For more info, go to their website.
3045 Tynecastle Hwy, Banner Elk, NC
828-898-GEMS

Sugar Creek Mining Shop