Crystals near Texarkana, AR
12 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Texarkana report crystal. The closest is Prairie Creek, about 46 miles out (57 min drive).
Most collectable crystals in the field are quartz family: clear rock crystal, amethyst, smoky quartz, and rose quartz from pegmatites, veins, and vugs in host rock.
Map of 12 crystal collecting spots within 150 miles of Texarkana, Arkansas
Closest crystals spots to Texarkana
- Prairie CreekPike County, Arkansas46 mi · 57 min driveAmethyst, Diopside, Epidote
- Crater of Diamonds State ParkPike County, Arkansas46 mi · 57 min driveDiamond, Amethyst, Garnet
- Sweet Surrender Crystal MineMontgomery County, Arkansas76 mi · 1 hr 36 min driveQuartz, Calcite
- Wegner Quartz MinesMontgomery County, Arkansas78 mi · 1 hr 37 min driveQuartz
- Wegner Quartz Mines (Phantom Mine)Montgomery County, Arkansas79 mi · 1 hr 38 min driveQuartz, Smoky Quartz, Amethyst
- Mount IdaMontgomery County, Arkansas79 mi · 1 hr 39 min driveQuartz
Types of crystals reported near Texarkana
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
- Quartz7
- Amethyst4
- Smoky Quartz4
- Green Quartz1
Every crystal spot within 150 miles of Texarkana
Sorted by distance from Texarkana. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie CreekProspectors Trail | Pike County | 34.0360, -93.6818 | Public | |
| Crater of Diamonds State ParkState Park Road | Pike County | 34.0330, -93.6701 | Paid / fee | |
| Sweet Surrender Crystal Mine | Montgomery County | 34.5000, -93.6500 | Paid / fee | |
| Wegner Quartz MinesWegner Crystal Ranch road | Montgomery County | 34.5143, -93.6413 | Public | |
| Wegner Quartz Mines (Phantom Mine)Bridge Street | Montgomery County | 34.5346, -93.6521 | Paid / fee | |
| Mount IdaMaplewood Lane | Montgomery County | 34.5416, -93.6334 | Public | |
| Unnamed Location (Rock crystals)Pine Street | Garland County | 34.5230, -93.0608 | Public | |
| Unnamed Location Near CemeteryAR 51 | Hot Spring County |
| 34.4523, -92.8432 | Public |
| Ron Coleman MiningCrystal Ridge Lane | Garland County | 34.6623, -93.1007 | Paid / fee | |
| Coleman's Crystal MineAR 7 | Garland County | 34.6725, -93.0725 | Public | |
| AntlersUS 271 | Pushmataha County |
| 34.2493, -95.6024 | Check locally |
| Unnamed Location (Smoky Quartz & Calcite)Weyenhauser Road | Saline County | 34.7665, -92.7828 | Public |
Crystals near Texarkana FAQ
Where can I find crystals near Texarkana?+
12 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Texarkana report crystal. The closest is Prairie Creek in Pike County County, roughly 46 miles away (57 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect crystals on public land near Texarkana?+
7 of the 12 spots here sit on land mapped as publicly accessible, and 4 are fee-dig sites where you pay for access and keep your finds. Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed on most BLM and Forest Service land with limits set by the local field office; national parks and most state parks are closed to collecting. Confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
Where do quartz crystals actually form?+
In open pockets: vugs in limestone, gas cavities in volcanic rock, and pockets inside pegmatites. That is why digging productive crystal ground means following a vein or a pocket zone rather than sifting random soil. Loose points in creek beds are pocket material that erosion already freed.
How far from Texarkana do I need to drive?+
The nearest crystal spot is about 46 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 116 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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