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Old Plantation Mine

Franklin, North Carolina

💎 Ruby
💎 Sapphire
💎 Garnet
💎 Rhodolite
💰 $10-$35 4.2 / 5
Old Plantation Mine — pay-to-dig gem mine in North Carolina

About Old Plantation Mine

Sluice for native rubies, sapphires, and garnets from genuine Cowee Valley gravel. Family friendly with covered sluicing stations.

Gems & Minerals You Can Find

💎Ruby
💎Sapphire
💎Garnet
💎Rhodolite

Visit Information

Address

161 Slagle Rd, Franklin, NC 28734

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Pricing

$10-$35

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Pay-To-Dig Gem Mining at Old Plantation Mine

Old Plantation Mine is a pay-to-dig gem mine located in Franklin, North Carolina. Visitors can dig for Ruby, Sapphire, Garnet, Rhodolite and keep everything they find. Pay-to-dig experiences like Old Plantation Mine are popular with rockhounds, families, and gem enthusiasts looking for a hands-on outdoor adventure.

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