Emerald Hollow Mine
Pay-to-dig gem mine · Hiddenite, NC
Emerald Hollow Mine in Hiddenite, NC offers: prospecting for emeralds and other gemstones by sluicing, creeking and digging (per the mine, the only emerald mine in the world open to the public for prospecting). Details below are from the official website, checked 2026-11-04.
| Type | Pay-to-dig gem mine (Public gem mine) |
|---|---|
| What you can do | Prospecting for emeralds and other gemstones by sluicing, creeking and digging (per the mine, the only emerald mine in the world open to the public for prospecting) |
| Location | Hiddenite, Alexander County, North Carolina |
| Address | 484 Emerald Hollow Mine Dr, Hiddenite, NC 28636 |
| Coordinates | 35.91364, -81.08291 (map) |
| Managed by | Call to confirm |
| Fees | Call to confirm |
| Hours | Call to confirm |
| Phone | Not listed in source |
| Website | https://www.emeraldhollowmine.com/ |
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Source: official website, checked 2026-11-04. Data retrieved 2026-11-04.