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Primitive Outback Kayaking and Gem Mining


Come enjoy a leisurely new unique adventure with us!

See Nature at its best!

Enjoy Gem Mining "Rain or Shine" and Visiting Our Baby Fainting Goats and

Baby Bunnies along the Beautiful Little Tennessee River!



 

We currently are closed for the season.

 
 





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Gem

Mining


Enjoy the unique

experience 
to LEARN about

 your GEMS
as you DISCOVER them.


 Buckets
$ 15 - $ 100


*You are welcome

to share your

treasure buckets.*


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With each bucket

 (all sizes) we will

provide  you a screen,

 basket to put

all your Gems and

 when you're

finished a treasure bag

 to carry  home

your Gems.


You pan in our covered outdoor flume

overlooking the

beautiful clear Little

Tennessee River.


Enjoy the unique experience as we

 We teach you about

 your Gems 

as you discover them. 

  
 

 





 

Fainting Goats

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  Fainting Goats and Bunnies!

Visit, Pet and Feed our
Baby Fainting Goats!

Visit and Pet our Bunnies, too!

They are so cute!
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Great Experience!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Great experience! So much to do in one place. The goats are adorable. The gems were beautiful and so much fun to find. Perfect place to kayak. ~Raychel 5 star review on Google Maps
So much Fun!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had so much fun feeding the goats, gem mining, and kayaking. The people were so friendly, helpful, accommodating, and knowledgeable. And we had an exclusive experience without a crowd! ~Kerry 5 star review Google Maps
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"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Wonderful adventure with the family. Great owners who were very accommodating and friendly! " ~Bettina 5 star review on Google Maps
Great Experience!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Great experience! So much to do in one place. The goats are adorable. The gems were beautiful and so much fun to find. Perfect place to kayak. ~Raychel 5 star review on Google Maps
So much Fun!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had so much fun feeding the goats, gem mining, and kayaking. The people were so friendly, helpful, accommodating, and knowledgeable. And we had an exclusive experience without a crowd! ~Kerry 5 star review Google Maps

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Thank  you all for visiting and sharing the FUN!




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ColumnAbout Us We are Family Owned and Operated. We accept Cash or credit cards. We accept Master Card, Visa, Discover Card, American Express and Apple Pay.


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About Us


We are Family Owned and Operated.



We accept Cash or credit cards.   We  accept Master Card, Visa, Discover Card, American Express, and Apple Pay.










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Currently Close for the season.

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 Lodging In Our Area             NEED A PLACE TO STAY? :

Several AirB&Bs are available

            

 Big Bear Cabin Rentals - Franklin, NC  357 Wide Horizon Drive  Franklin, NC 28734  828-349-0099  https://bigbearfranklin.com/     


Cabin Rentals at River Vista RV Resort

 20 River Vista Drive Dillard, GA 30537   706-746-2722  https://rvmountainvillage.com/


High Country Haven RV Park, Camping and Cabins  175 Highhaven Ln,  Franklin, NC 28734   (828) 369-2267  https://www.vrbo.com/9217503ha   

Gateway Inn and Suites - Dillard, GA 64 White Oak lane Dillard, GA 30537   800-204-1816 https://gatewayinndillard.com/indexSpring.htm         


The Dillard House  768 Franklin St,  Dillard, GA 30537  (706) 746-5348  http://www.dillardhouse.com/           

Mountain Brook Cottages   208 Mountain Brook Road Franklin, NC 28779   828-586-4329   www.mountainbrook.com       


Carolina Motel 2602 Georgia Road Franklin, NC 28734   828-524-3380   www.carolinamotel.com   


Mountain Valley INN Dillard

13 Royalty Ln, Dillard, GA 30537

706-746-5373


Beechwood Inn P.O. Box 429 Clayton, GA 30525   706-782-5485   www.beechwoodinn.ws info@beechwoodinn.ws     


Macafee Mountain  P.O. Box 129 Dillard, GA 30537  706-746-2550  www.macafeemntandr.com     


Quality Inn & Suites Mt. Chalet

834 US-441, Clayton, GA 30525
706-782-2214
https://www.choicehotels.com/georgia/clayton/quality-inn-hotels/ga474?mc=llgoxxpx


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RV Parks


We do not offer camping but we recommend the following RV Parks for all motor homes and travel trailers:



Franklin RV Park
230 Old Addington Bridge Road
Franklin, NC 29734
 
828-349-6200
 
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High Country Haven RV Park, Camping and Cabins
 175 Highhaven Ln,
 Franklin, NC 28734
  (828) 369-2267
https://www.vrbo.com/9217503ha

 

River Vista Mountain Village
960 Highway 246
Dillard, GA 30537
 
706-746-2722
 

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Willow Valley

323 Yorkhouse Rd.

Rabun Gap, GA 30568

+17067460078

https://willowvalleyrv.com/

 

Adults Only

 

Cardinal Ridge Farm RV Resort

187 Cardinal Ridge Farm Way

Franklin, NC 28734

828-524-8090

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