Gem Mountain - Located at MP 331. Mine trips to an active mine. Flume mining at its best. Free fluorescent mineral display, picnic area, gem & jewelry store, general store. People's choice for gem mining! Open Mar.-Dec. Summer hours 9-6, open 7 days a week in Jun.-Aug. All other open months Mon.-Sat. 9-5. www.gemmountain.com (828) 765-6130.