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Gem Mining and Fee Digs in Arkansas

11 places in Arkansas where you pay to dig and keep what you find, each one mapped with coordinates. They produce quartz, amethyst, calcite, smoky quartz, agate, and diamond.

Fees, hours, and seasons are set by the operators and change often. Confirm with the site before you drive out.

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Every fee dig in Arkansas

Arkansas gem mining FAQ

Where can I go gem mining in Arkansas?+
11 fee digs are mapped in Arkansas: Avant Mining, Avatar Crystal Mine, Board Camp Crystal Mine, Collier Creek Mine, Crater of Diamonds State Park, and 6 more. Montgomery County, Garland County, and Pike County have the most.
What can you find at pay-to-dig sites in Arkansas?+
The fee digs here most often report quartz, amethyst, calcite, smoky quartz, agate, and diamond. Each site's page lists what it produces.
Are there free places to dig in Arkansas?+
Yes. 19 of the 37 mapped rockhounding spots in Arkansas have public access, with no dig fee. Check the land rules for each one before you collect.

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