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Rose Creek Mine

Rose Creek Mine
 
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SEASONAL. Rose Creek Mine Gift & Rock Shop is the place where miners find garnets, sapphires, emeralds, rubies, kyanite, tourmaline, and so much more in a family friendly environment. Come and dig your own bucket in the mining tunnel. Gem kits, lapidary supplies and jewelry are available in the rock shop. Help is offered for beginners and all equipment is supplied. The mine has clean restrooms, a covered flume line, snacks, and covered picnic tables.

Note: Last new miner admitted at 4:00 pm.

Hours:
April, May, September, October: Monday–Saturday, 9:00 am–5:00 pm

June–August: Monday–Saturday, 9:00 am–5:00 pm

Closed: November–March and Sundays in April, May, September and October.

Phone:
828-349-3774

Address:
115 Terrace Ridge Drive, Franklin

Web Site:
www.rosecreekmine.com

Directions:

  • From Hwy 441, take Sanderstown Road to Hwy 28. Turn Left at T. Take 1st right onto Bennett Rd, first right onto Rose Creek Rd, first left onto Lyle Downs Rd. Located on the left.

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