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Dig into adventure at Pigeon Forge Gem Mine! Perfect for families, kids, and gemstone enthusiasts of all ages, our authentic mining experience lets you uncover sparkling treasures straight from the flume. Every bucket is filled with the chance to find beautiful gems, crystals, fossils, and more.
What to Expect
Choose from a variety of enriched mining buckets.
Wash away the dirt at our running water flumes to reveal hidden gems.
Friendly staff on hand to identify your finds.
Take home every gem you discover – the treasures are yours to keep!
Perfect for Families
Little ones love the hands-on adventure, and parents enjoy watching their kids light up as they uncover dazzling stones. It’s both educational and entertaining – a great way to learn about geology while having fun.
Convenient Location
Located right in the heart of Pigeon Forge, our gem mine is a must-do attraction to add to your Smoky Mountain getaway.
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Pigeon Forge Gem Mine
Discover a sparkling world of fun and treasures at Pigeon Forge Gem Mine, the premier destination for gemstone enthusiasts in the Smokies! Our family-owned store offers a unique experience for all ages! Unearth gemstones, fossils, and memories that will last a lifetime. Visit us in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, for a gem-tastic adventure today!
Specialty Gem Mining Bucket
Pigeon Forge Gem Mine
2865 Parkway Pigeon Forge United States
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
19deepj,,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Seriously it was one of the best experience at Gem Mining Bucket. I was there with my girl. she really enjoy the activity It was all fun and the staff there was also good. If you are visitng pigeon forge then there are many things that you should not avoid and i swear gem mining is one of them. I heard there staff hires different companies for different tasks like one for cleaning sometimes or other things also. It was a good experience
MaryC D,,Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
They treat you like they know you! It was an awesome experience from walking in, it wasn’t busy, so they placed us near the heat(Nov), we panned our bucket of sand & rocks, to where we had our Aquarium, my husbands birthstone, they sent off to be cut and mounted in a silver pendant and earrings! We had the most fun. Also purchased a bucket of rocks for our Grandson. Thank you
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