Emerald Hollow Mine, Hiddenite

We brought our buddy Bear with us and at the time we didn’t know that this would be his last trip. He passed away about a week from being home. While we were at the mine the Emerald Hallow team was welcoming, professional and loved a lot on Bear. We found a bunch of Smokey quartz which made the trip worth it. Before we left we also stopped in to go through a bucket and while we were rinsing Bear made friends. Lol He was the best buddy anyone could have asked for. Thank you guys!

One of my favorite vacation spots! This mine is so pretty and it gives you a great workout! Crystals are super easy to find in the creek. The most expensive bucket you can get is $1000 while the cheapest is around $5-10 I can't remember. We got an amethyst in the 1k bucket worth roughly 800 dollars alone!

Went here with my daughter for her birthday. We found all different types of rocks, and even found an Emerald in the creek. The staff was very helpful. Prices are very reasonable.

Emerald Hollow Mine has gem-seeking experiences for guests of all ages and skill levels. For beginners and for anyone who is just there to find some cool gems to take home, you can purchase a bucket, grab a place to sit and start sluicing. Bucket prices are very reasonable and in line with what you may find elsewhere. This was easy for even a small child to do and it's very rewarding for the small amount of effort it takes to reveal what is in the dirt. To really get your feet wet (literally and figuratively), you can move on to creekin. Tools are included in the price and you use them to search the creek bed for gems. What you find is up to you and your endurance. The creek is very shaded which is perfect for hot days -- it is much cooler under the canopy of trees than it is up by the sluicing. Finally, if your arm muscles are up for it, digging is also an option. I did not try this as we spent several hours sluicing and creekin, but I would try this on my next visit. We came home with several pounds of treasures to serve as a memory of this great trip.

Looking for good family fun this is your place. The perfect place to find some great emeralds. We started with the digging and it was exhausting and we didn’t find a thing. In fairness we were told it was hard to find things. My recommendation would be to look for gems in the creek. We were told it was was easier to do that. Be prepared as the water is cold, but it does feel great. We also purchased some pre made buckets and sifted through that and had a blast. I’d also recommend to bring a picnic. They have plenty of benches to use. There isn’t any places nearby to get food, but you can come and go on the property for the day as you wish. Parking is no issue at all. There is plenty of it. The restrooms were clean, but that is about the only clean place. Everything else is muddy, but it makes the place. So, be prepared to get dirty. Go have some fun whether with friends or family! Pre made buckets range in price from $5 to $1000.