Gem Mountain Sapphire Mine
Find your own sapphire gemstone at Gem Mountain Sapphire Mine, which is one of the world's largest sapphire gemstone deposits. Gem Mountain Sapphire Mine offers fine Montana sapphire gemstones, finished jewelry and the unique opportunity to find your own rough sapphire and have it finished into a gemstone.
We are open from Mid-May to Mid-October, 7 days a week. Free camping for customer.
Area Activities
- Bird Watching
- Camping
- Gem Hunting
- Picnicking
- Rock Hounding
- Sapphire Mining
- Wildlife Viewing
Services And Amenities
- Gift Shop
- Handicapped Accessible
- Parking
- Public Restroom
- Snack Bar
Driving Directions
Gem Mountain Sapphire Mine is slightly over an hour's drive from Butte or Missoula. From Interstate 90, take Montana Highway 1, the Pintler Scenic Route, to the junction of Montana Highway 38, Sapphire Gulch Lane (six miles south of Philipsburg), then 16 miles west to our driveway.
Payment And Reservation Information
- Payment Methods
- American Express
- Cash
- Discover
- Master Card
- Personal Check (In State)
- Personal Check (Out Of State)
- Travelers Checks
- Visa
- Reservations
- Walk-Ins Welcome
Season / Hours Of Operation
- Season
- Mid-May - Columbus Day in October
- Hours
- 9:00am - 5:00pm
Extended hours to 7:00pm Memorial Day - Labor Day
