Crabtree
Emerald Mine,
Grassy Creek Township, North Carolina
(Near Little Switzerland)
Crabtree
Emerald Mine,
Grassy Creek Township, North Carolina
(Near Little Switzerland)
Owner: Mineral City Mining Co., INC.
Managed by:
Mountain Area Gem and Mineral Association
M.A.G.M.A.OPEN YEAR ROUND
_______________________________________The Crabtree Emerald Mine is one of the most famous emerald mines in North America. Located in the wild mountains of Western North Carolina, the Crabtree offers collecting opportunities for individual mineral collectors and rockclubs alike. Come spend the day with family, friends and fellow rockhounds and try your luck at finding the rare gem green emeralds which the mine is famous for. You may also find other gems and minerals all native to this site: black tourmaline (schorl), yellow beryl, green beryl, garnet, mica, feldspar, quartz, fluorite, and more. To obtain permission to collect and schedule a date for your fieldtrip, simply contact us at:
Rick Jacquot, 828-683-1048, rick@wncrocks.com
Steve Barr, 828-894-7066, stevebarr@windstream.net
Steve Penley, 828-681-5059, stevenpenley@bellsouth.netEach individual entering the property will be required to sign a release form which you can print here: Release Form
If you are in town and do not have access to the Internet, you can visit our Crabtree ticket agent, Emerald Village. Emerald Village is located just down the road from the Crabtree Mine on McKinney Mine road. Emerald Village is open April 1st through November 30th. At Emerald Village, they can sign you up for a day of collecting at the Crabtree. The fee for the Crabtree at Emerald Village is $20.00 per day for adults, children 12 years of age and under are free. Their phone number is 828-765-6463
Fees:
$20.00 per day for adults. (non-MAGMA members)
$15.00 per day for M.A.G.M.A. Platinum club members.
Children 12 years of age and under are free.
Children under 18 y.o.a. must have a release form signed by a parent or legal guardian.
Rates for machine digs vary.After you have contacted one of the above listed representatives and arranged a date for your trip, send a copy of the signed release form(s) along with a check or money order for the appropriate amount to:
M.A.G.M.A. Club
P.O. Box 542
Leicester, N.C.
28748Print a second (duplicate) copy of the release form, sign it and keep it with you while on the mine property.
Make sure to keep this form with you while on the property. No one will be allowed on the property without a release form.
More Information:
Directions to the Crabtree Mine
Rules of Conduct and Collecting