Where to Find Calcite in Arkansas
4 mapped calcite rockhounding spots in Arkansas, across 3 counties. Calcite is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. Arkansas is the quartz crystal capital of North America.
Map of 4 calcite rockhounding spots in Arkansas
Calcite by county in Arkansas
Counties ranked by number of calcite spots in our database.
Every calcite spot in Arkansas
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abandoned Mines (Yellville area)Frog Hollow Lane | Marion County |
| 36.1302, -92.5529 | Public |
| Sweet Surrender Crystal Mine | Montgomery County | 34.5000, -93.6500 | Paid / fee | |
| Wegner Quartz Mines (Phantom Mine)Bridge Street | Montgomery County | 34.5346, -93.6521 | Paid / fee | |
| Unnamed Location (Smoky Quartz & Calcite)Weyenhauser Road | Saline County | 34.7665, -92.7828 | Public |
Calcite in Arkansas FAQ
Where can I find calcite in Arkansas?+
RockHoundR tracks 4 calcite spots in Arkansas, spread across 3 counties. The strongest concentration is in Montgomery County.
Is collecting calcite legal in Arkansas?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like calcite is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Arkansas, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always confirm rules before a trip.
What is the best calcite location in Arkansas?+
Montgomery County has the most calcite spots in our database for Arkansas. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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