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.
Open year-round in Philipsburg; 201 West Broadway.
Area Activities
- gem hunting
- sapphire mining
- camping
- wildlife viewing
- picnicking
- rock hounding
- bird watching
Services And Amenities
- handicapped accessible
- parking
- public restroom
- snack bar
- gift shop
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, Skalkaho Pass Road (six miles south of Philipsburg), then 16 miles west to our driveway, Sapphire Gulch Lane.
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 July 1 - Labor Day
