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Rockhounding in Arkansas

32 mapped spots across 7 counties. Arkansas is the quartz crystal capital of North America. The Ouachita Mountains around Mount Ida and Hot Springs are loaded with clear quartz, smoky quartz, and the famous Crater of Diamonds State Park where the public can dig for diamonds.

Map showing 32 rockhounding spots in Arkansas

Top minerals found in Arkansas

Counts reflect how many spots in this list mention each mineral.

Notable areas: Quartz crystals from the Mount Ida and Jessieville areas, plus Crater of Diamonds finds, are the headline targets.

Rockhounding by county in Arkansas

County pages are linked once we have at least 3 mapped spots for a focused guide with coordinates, mineral notes, and nearby spots.

Every rockhounding spot in Arkansas

Sorted by county. Tap coordinates to open in Google Maps, or open RockHoundR for the full map view with land overlays and weather.

SpotCountyMineralsCoordinatesAccess
Coleman's Crystal MineAR 7Garland County34.6725, -93.0725Public
Lake Catherine (South Side)Wilsons Lake RoadGarland County34.4538, -92.9773Public
Ron Coleman MiningCrystal Ridge LaneGarland County34.6623, -93.1007Paid / fee
Unnamed Location (Rock crystals)Pine StreetGarland County34.5230, -93.0608Public
Unnamed Location (Uranium/Columbium)Hays StreetGarland County
  • Uranium Ore
  • Columbium Ore
34.4692, -92.9780Public
Unnamed Location (Wavellite #2)Buckville RoadGarland County
  • Wavellite
34.6739, -93.3266Public
Unnamed Location (Wavellite/Variscite)Buckville RoadGarland County34.6659, -93.3327Public
West MountSunset TrailGarland County34.5026, -93.0918Public
Cove CreekGourdneck Valley RoadHot Spring County34.4857, -92.8262Public
Cove Creek BridgeAR 51Hot Spring County34.4568, -92.8752Public
Cove Creek Bridge BoulderAR 51Hot Spring County
  • Eudialyte
  • Nepheline
  • Syenite
34.4565, -92.8750Public
Unnamed Location (Magnet Cove area)AR 51Hot Spring County34.4615, -92.8812Public
Unnamed Location (Melanite)AR 51Hot Spring County34.4521, -92.8650Public
Unnamed Location Near CemeteryAR 51Hot Spring County34.4523, -92.8432Public
Abandoned Mines (Yellville area)Frog Hollow LaneMarion County36.1302, -92.5529Public
Clabber CreekCounty Road 6075Marion County36.1585, -92.6032Public
Silver Hollow Bluff MineLaffoon Cemetery TrailMarion County36.1213, -92.5318Public
Yellville MinesMine Level TrailMarion County36.1332, -92.5624Public
Mount IdaMaplewood LaneMontgomery County34.5416, -93.6334Public
Sweet Surrender Crystal MineMontgomery County34.5000, -93.6500Paid / fee
Unnamed Quarry (Wavellite)Montgomery County
  • Wavellite
34.5954, -93.6534Public
Wegner Crystal MinesWegner Crystal Ranch roadMontgomery County
    		34.5141, -93.6402Paid / fee
    Wegner Quartz MinesWegner Crystal Ranch roadMontgomery County34.5143, -93.6413Public
    Wegner Quartz Mines (Phantom Mine)Bridge StreetMontgomery County34.5346, -93.6521Paid / fee
    Crater of Diamonds State ParkState Park RoadPike County34.0330, -93.6701Public
    Lake Gleason (South Side)Lake Village DrivePike County34.1536, -93.7099Public
    Prairie CreekProspectors TrailPike County34.0360, -93.6818Public
    Unnamed Location (Cinnabar)C R 241Pike County34.1615, -93.7467Public
    Board Camp Crystal MineAR 8Polk County
      		34.5371, -94.0911Paid / fee
      Bauxite QuarriesBauxite Cutoff RoadSaline County
      • Bauxite
      • Heliotrope Bauxite
      		34.5443, -92.5053Public
      Unnamed Location (Serpentine)Danville RoadSaline County34.6917, -92.9085Public
      Unnamed Location (Smoky Quartz & Calcite)Weyenhauser RoadSaline County34.7665, -92.7828Public

      Arkansas rockhounding FAQ

      Is rockhounding legal in Arkansas?+
      Casual hand collecting is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Arkansas, with daily and annual limits set by the managing field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal lands are off-limits. Always confirm rules with the local agency before a trip.
      What rocks and minerals can you find in Arkansas?+
      Arkansas spots in this list most commonly produce Quartz, Amethyst, Calcite, Smoky Quartz, Pyrite. The full list across all spots is broader.
      How many rockhounding sites are in Arkansas?+
      RockHoundR currently lists 32 rockhounding spots in Arkansas across 7 counties. Many more exist; the app keeps your private finds saved alongside the public ones.
      Can I take rocks home from Arkansas public land?+
      On most BLM and Forest Service land, recreational hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed in reasonable amounts. Vertebrate fossils, archaeological items, and posted mining-claim minerals are not. Check the field office for current limits.

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