Smoky Mountain Gold-Ruby Mine

Mining, disappointing, store, large selection

Found a few small gems. The sleuth water is recycled and dirty. Definitely disappointed compared to our experiences that other gem mines. Definitely a very commercialized place. We found a few things,...

Big bucket. Small quantities

It was an okay place. Not the best gem mine. Paid $12 for a big sand bucket and got maybe a handful of gems. Lady was nice though.

Kids really enjoyed it!

The kids were so pleased with their gems! Afterwards we had them appraised and plan to have them tumbled and polished.

Horrible

Horrible. We went while on vacation Told they were closing early so they sold us 2 bags to take home. We got 1 amethyst the rest were nothing but rocks. NO GEMS AT ALL. Don't EVER get take home bags...

First timers ever!

Fun thing to do on spur of the moment!! Reasonably priced and you learn a little about rocks and gems! Our associate was Sam and she was great!! Knowledgeable, fun, helpful and super sweet!!! We real...