Plan Your VIP Trip To The Mine
2026 Season: Mine Location is open from May 20th through September 5, 2026
Note: Reservations are for the Mine location on Highway 38!
VIP Sections at Gem Mountain Mine
The Gem Mountain Sapphire Mine location on Highway 38 is 22 miles from Philipsburg. If you would like to learn more about our downtown Philipsburg location, click here.
Back again this year Gem Mountain Sapphire Mine is offering two VIP Sections available to rent for your birthday party, family reunion, large group or small group that would like a bit more privacy!
One VIP Section can accommodate up to 12 people.
Both sections could accommodate up to 25 people.
- You are renting the space. All gravel products are purchased separately
Each section has a gazebo, extra shade, wash trough, picnic table, 6 wash tables and screens that can accommodate both sitting or standing. Each table accommodates 2 people. 2 people will share one table and one screen.
Each section rented will be provided with:
- One bag of ice in provided cooler, subject to availability
- One bottle of water per person
- Private porta potty dedicated to the VIP section
- Alcohol and tobacco use are permitted in this area
Note: we do not sell alcohol or tobacco
You may bring a small bbq and your own food items
Sections and Durations
Morning 1 Section 9:30am – 12:30pm $150
1 Bag of Ice, 1 Bottle of Water/Person
Afternoon 1 Section 1:00pm – 5:00pm $200
1 Bag of Ice, 1 Bottle of Water/Person
Full Day 1 Section 9:30am – 5:00pm $300
Up to, 2 Bags of Ice, 2 Bottles of Water/Person
Morning 2 Sections 9:30am – 12:30pm $250
2 Bags of Ice, 1 Bottle of Water/Person
Afternoon 2 Sections 1:00pm – 5:00pm $350
2 Bags of Ice, 1 Bottle of Water/Person
Full Day 2 Sections 9:30am – 5:00pm $500
Up to 4 Bags of Ice, 2 Bottles of Water/Person
Ice subject to availability!
Each section contains 6 tables, 6 screens, 1 wash trough, 1 picnic table for food, and one cooler. The maximum capacity for 1 Section is 12 people. The maximum capacity for 2 Sections is 25 people. Please read all of the information and if you have questions, please call before booking.
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Mine Location: May 20th to
Sept. 5th 2026
21 Sapphire Gulch Lane
at mile marker 38.4 of Montana Highway 38, Skalkaho Pass Road, between Hamilton and Philipsburg.