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Crystal Mines And Diamond Digs

Looking for quartz crystal mines near Mount Ida, the crystal mining capital of the world? Ouachita Campground at Edendell is a convenient basecamp for exploring nearby quartz crystal mines, diamond digging, and rockhounding adventures throughout the Ouachita Mountains. After you book your stay, plan a day of digging, collecting, and discovering natural treasures hidden in the Arkansas soil. 

Crater of Diamonds
Water Park at Crater of Diamonds State Park

Crater of Diamonds State Park

Crater of Diamonds State Park is the only diamond-producing site in the world open to the public. 75 minutes from Edendell.
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Crystal Vista
Crystal Vista
Crystal Vista

Crystal Vista

Crystal Vista is a trail where you can dig for quartz crystals for free, nestled among the trees high atop Gardner Mountain. It is 27 minutes from Edendell.
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Twin Creek Crystal Mine
Twin Creek Crystal Mine

Twin Creek Crystal Mine

Dig-all-day options per adult or per adult and take home what you can carry to your vehicle! It is 34 minutes from Edendell.
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Sweet Surrender Crystal Mines

Sweet Surrender Crystal Mine

A primitive quartz crystal mine with picnic tables, some shade trees, a plenty of dirt and rocks to look through. 22 minutes from Edendell.
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Avant Crystal Mining

Avant Mining

Avant Mining at Fisher Mountain has crystal digs, a gift shop and museum, and a coffee house. 22 minutes from Edendell.
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Pine Ridge Crystals

Pine Ridge Crystals

They offer a public mine open with reservations, guided Arkansas quartz crystal mining trips, wholesale and retail quartz sales, and custom jewelry. 23 minutes from Edendell.
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Wegner Crystal Mines

Wegner Crystal Mine

Wegner Quartz Crystal Mines is open year round. Their Phantom Mine offers a unique opportunity to dig Phantom Quartz Crystals. 24 minutes from Edendell.
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Board Camp Crystal Mine

Board Camp Crystal Mine

Open February to end of October each year Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 9 am to 3 pm, including holidays! 30 minutes from Edendell.
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Avatar Crystal Mine

Avatar Crystal Mine

Avatar Crystal Mine (formerly known as Arrowhead Crystal Mine) is a recreational site for digging quartz crystals. 31 minutes from Edendell.
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Ron Coleman Mining

Ron Coleman Mining

Dig through fresh tailings and take home everything you find at no additional charge. They are an active crystal mine, and bring up fresh hauls very often. An hour from Edendell.
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