CRYSTALS OF ARKANSAS
The premier source for information on how to find your own crystals in Arkansas.
We offer all the information to make your mining trip a success.
Complimentary videos can be found on this website.
DIG YOUR OWN CRYSTALS
Quartz is the predominant mineral in the earth’s surface layers. It is found in every part of the world with significantly large deposits in Brazil, Madagascar and the United States.
There are many different varieties of quartz. Macrocrystalline (crystalline) examples include clear crystal, citrine and amethyst. Microcrystalline (dense) types include jaspers, agates and carnelian.
The largest singular deposit of quartz is a network of inter-connected crystal veins, located in the Ouachita Mountains in the states of Arkansas and Oklahoma (USA). Here, crystals of particularly fine quality are recovered and sought after by collectors from all over the world.
There are several mines in Western Arkansas where you can dig for your very own Clear Quartz Crystals. For a certain daily fee, you get to dig in the actual mine pit or in the mine tailings piles and keep whatever you find.
ARKANSAS MINING BASICS
Learn more about mining terms, tool recommendations and more
TOOLS
DIG YOUR OWN CRYSTALS AT THESE LOCATIONS
PUBLIC CRYSTAL MINES IN ARKANSAS
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Avant Mining
Mount Ida, Arkansas
Commercial Mine & Tailings -
Avatar Crystal Mine
Mount Ida, Arkansas
Rockhound Mine -
Boardcamp Mine
Mena, Arkansas
Rockhound Mine -
Crater of Diamonds State Park
Murfreesboro, Arkansas
State Park, Diamond Mine -
Crystal Seen Mine
Mount Ida, Arkansas
Rockhound Mine -
Crystal Vista Recreation Area
Mount Ida. Arkansas
Free Hike -
Flash Mountain
North Little Rock
Solution Quartz -
I Me Mine
Jessieville, Arkansas
Rockhound Mine -
Jim Coleman Mining
Jessieville, Arkansas
Tailings Piles -
Ron Coleman Mining
Hot Springs, Arkansas
Fresh Tailings Piles -
Sweet Surrender Crystal Mine
Story, Arkansas
Rockhound Mine -
Twin Creek Mine
Mount Ida, Arkansas
Commercial Mine & Tailings -
Wegner Crystal Mines
Mount Ida, Arkansas
Commercial Mine & Tailings -
Willie Rickard Rock Farm
Paron, AR
Rockhound Mine
Didn’t find the right crystal on your own? We have a huge selection of hand-mined, local Clear Quartz Crystals available for sale at our store location in Mount Ida. Plan your visit and come see us.
THE CRYSTAL GARDEN
The Crystal Garden is based near Mount Ida in Arkansas, USA.
We are located along the crystal loop in the Ouachita National Forest.
We gratefully steward this beautiful piece of land that is home to our visitor center and gift shop.
In addition, we are developing organic gardens, wildlife spaces and a hub for community.
We look forward to meet you in person and answer any questions you may have.
You mined crystals, now what?
Cleaning your own finds is easy. There are several methods to prepare your crystal specimen for display.
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