Avant Mining: Quartz Rockhounding in Montgomery County, Arkansas

Updated August 2026

Avant Mining is a mapped rockhounding spot in Montgomery County, Arkansas. Reported finds include quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Paid / fee dig
County: Montgomery County
State: Arkansas
Nearest road: US 270
Postcode: 71957
Coordinates: 34.53107, -93.53799

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

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Arkansas Geological Survey
Community submissions reviewed against published agency rules

Found at Avant Mining

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Across the state line from Avant Mining

Avant Mining is close enough to the Arkansas border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

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Avant Mining FAQ

Where is Avant Mining?+

Avant Mining is in Montgomery County, Arkansas, at 34.53107, -93.53799. Nearest road: US 270.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Avant Mining?+

Avant Mining is reported to produce Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Avant 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 Avant 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.

How do I get to Avant Mining?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 34.53107, -93.53799 in Google Maps. The nearest road is US 270.

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