Abandoned Mines (Yellville area): Smithsonite & Calcite Rockhounding in Marion County, Arkansas

Updated July 2026

Abandoned Mines (Yellville area) is a mapped rockhounding spot in Marion County, Arkansas. Reported finds include smithsonite, calcite, quartz, dolomite, greenockite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Check locally
County: Marion County
State: Arkansas
Nearest road: Frog Hollow Lane
Coordinates: 36.13024, -92.55293

Geology at Abandoned Mines (Yellville area)

This spot sits on Cason Shale and Fernvale Limestone (Upper Ordovician) and Kimmswick Limestone, Plattin Limestone, and Joachim Dolomite (Middle Ordovician), mapped as limestone that formed roughly 470 to 445 million years ago. Carbonate rock like this dissolves and weathers readily, so fresh road cuts, quarries, and creek exposures are typically the most productive ground.

Mapped unit: Cason Shale and Fernvale Limestone (Upper Ordovician) and Kimmswick Limestone, Plattin Limestone, and Joachim Dolomite (Middle Ordovician)
Age: 470–445 Ma (Middle Ordovician to Late Ordovician)
Rock types: limestone
Elevation: 600 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 Abandoned Mines (Yellville area)

Conditions here are workable year-round, with typical highs from 48°F in winter to 90°F in summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, GILBERT station (13 mi away).

Land & collecting status

Confirm rules before collecting

Land status here is not confirmed. Verify with the managing agency before collecting — federal, state, and tribal rules differ.

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 Abandoned Mines (Yellville area)

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Across the state line from Abandoned Mines (Yellville area)

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Abandoned Mines (Yellville area) FAQ

Where is Abandoned Mines (Yellville area)?+

Abandoned Mines (Yellville area) is in Marion County, Arkansas, at 36.13024, -92.55293. Nearest road: Frog Hollow Lane.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Abandoned Mines (Yellville area)?+

Abandoned Mines (Yellville area) is reported to produce Smithsonite, Calcite, Quartz, Dolomite, Greenockite.

Is collecting allowed at Abandoned Mines (Yellville area)?+

Confirm rules before collecting. Land status here is not confirmed. Verify with the managing agency before collecting — federal, state, and tribal rules differ. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Abandoned Mines (Yellville area)?+

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 Abandoned Mines (Yellville area)?+

Abandoned Mines (Yellville area) is workable year-round.

How do I get to Abandoned Mines (Yellville area)?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 36.13024, -92.55293 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Frog Hollow Lane.

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