Ron Coleman Mining: Quartz & Amethyst Rockhounding in Garland County, Arkansas

Updated June 2026

Ron Coleman Mining is a mapped rockhounding spot in Garland County, Arkansas. Reported finds include quartz, amethyst, smoky quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Paid / fee dig
County: Garland County
State: Arkansas
Nearest road: Crystal Ridge Lane
Postcode: 71949
Coordinates: 34.66230, -93.10070

Geology at Ron Coleman Mining

This spot sits on Mazarn Shale, mapped as shale that formed roughly 485 to 470 million years ago. Sedimentary rock like this erodes unevenly, so the most productive collecting is typically along fresh cuts, badland slopes, and active drainages.

Mapped unit: Mazarn Shale
Age: 485–470 Ma (Early Ordovician)
Rock types: shale
Elevation: 870 ft

Geologic mapping via Macrostrat and the underlying state geological survey maps (CC BY 4.0). Bedrock at the surface can vary within a mapped unit.

Best time to visit Ron Coleman Mining

Conditions here are workable year-round, with typical highs from 49°F in winter to 89°F in summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, BLAKELY MTN DAM station (8 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

Land & collecting status

Pay-to-dig site

This is a fee-dig location. Hours, prices, and what you can keep vary by operator. Call ahead before driving out.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

State guidance last verified: April 1, 2026

Ouachita National Forest — Mineral Collecting
Crater of Diamonds State Park — Rules and finds
Arkansas Geological Survey
Community submissions reviewed against published agency rules

Found at Ron Coleman Mining

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Ron Coleman Mining FAQ

Where is Ron Coleman Mining?+

Ron Coleman Mining is in Garland County, Arkansas, at 34.66230, -93.10070. Nearest road: Crystal Ridge Lane.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Ron Coleman Mining?+

Ron Coleman Mining is reported to produce Quartz, Amethyst, Smoky Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Ron Coleman Mining?+

Pay-to-dig site. This is a fee-dig location. Hours, prices, and what you can keep vary by operator. Call ahead before driving out. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Ron Coleman Mining?+

A rock hammer, a small pry bar, gloves, and safety glasses cover most crystal ground. A screen helps in loose pocket soil, and newspaper protects points on the way out.

When is the best time to visit Ron Coleman Mining?+

Ron Coleman Mining is workable year-round.

How do I get to Ron Coleman Mining?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 34.66230, -93.10070 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Crystal Ridge Lane.

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