Rockhounding in Garland County, Arkansas

8 mapped rockhounding spots in Garland County. Most commonly produces quartz, wavellite, amethyst, columbium ore.

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Every rockhounding spot in Garland County

Best spotLake Catherine (South Side)Garland County, ArkansasPublic access · Fluorite
Ron Coleman MiningGarland County, ArkansasFee dig · Quartz, Amethyst, Smoky Quartz
Unnamed Location (Uranium/Columbium)Garland County, ArkansasPublic access · Uranium Ore, Columbium Ore
Unnamed Location (Wavellite/Variscite)Garland County, ArkansasPermission required · Wavellite, Variscite
Coleman's Crystal MineGarland County, ArkansasPublic access · Quartz
Unnamed Location (Rock crystals)Garland County, ArkansasPublic access · Quartz
Unnamed Location (Wavellite #2)Garland County, ArkansasPermission required · Wavellite
West MountGarland County, ArkansasPermission required · Pyrite

Garland County rockhounding photos

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Minerals reported in Garland County

Standout in Garland County

Hand-picked spot in Garland County, chosen for unusual mineralogy or documented public access. Each card opens the full coordinates and access notes.

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Lake Catherine (South Side)
Public access
Garland County
The south side of Lake Catherine is tied to Garland County fluorite occurrences noted in Arkansas Geological Survey mineral-deposit reports and Mindat locality records.
Fluorite

Neighboring counties in Arkansas

Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Garland County. A natural extension if Garland County is already on your trip plan.

Across the state line from Garland County

Rockhounding counties in neighboring states within driving range. Geology rarely respects state borders. These are often the closest mapped spots you can reach without going deeper into Arkansas.

Le Flore County~85 miOklahoma · 1 spotTop: Chalcedony, Novaculite, Quartz

Garland County FAQ

Where can I rockhound in Garland County, Arkansas?+

RockHoundR tracks 8 rockhounding spots in Garland County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.

What rocks and minerals are common in Garland County?+

Spots in Garland County most often produce Quartz, Wavellite, Amethyst, Columbium Ore, Fluorite. Individual spots can vary widely.

Are these Garland County rockhounding spots on public land?+

Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out, links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.

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