Board Camp Mine is a primitive, undeveloped crystal digging location near Mena, Polk County in Arkansas. This site has not been developed commercially and no heavy equipment has been used here. There are no tailings piles. All attendees to this mine will use hand tools to explore digging in virgin ground or visitors can simply surface collect for quartz.

This location is mostly known for the claim of unexplained phenomena happening here. It gained fame through the Discovery Channel series “Expedition Unknown: Hunt for Extraterrestrials” that aired on television in 2017. Besides searching for crystals, visitors can also attend a guided tour to potentially experience this claim themselves.

This mine is not recommended for more serious crystal miners, as it has never been commercially mined and is not known for producing high-quality specimens. It is a great location for a more unique and low-impact rockhounding experience.