Crater of Diamonds State Park: The Coolest State Park in Arkansas

Have you ever wanted to find a real diamond in the rough? Well, you literally can at Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas!

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Continue reading to find out how to mine for diamonds. Who knows? You might just find your own diamond in a volcanic crater!

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How Do You Know if You Found a Diamond?

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Save all potential mined diamonds and gemstones in a small paper bag provided by the park. Take findings to the on-site gemologist to be inspected.

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Visitors can find the gemologist at the Diamond Discovery Center, where the rental equipment is. Even if you don’t find a diamond, the gemologist will teach miners about the rocks, gems, and minerals found, which is a great experience.

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Self-Guided Tours

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The Ouachita and Ozark Mountains are the most prominent mountain ranges between the Rockies and Appalachians and are breathtaking. The Ouachitas are home to other incredible parks in Arkansas, such as Mount Magazine State Park, home to the tallest mountain in the state.

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Self-Guided Tours

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Crater of Diamonds State Park: The Coolest State Park in Arkansas

Have you ever wanted to find a real diamond in the rough? Well, you literally can at Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas!

Continue reading to find out how to mine for diamonds. Who knows? You might just find your own diamond in a volcanic crater!

How Do You Know if You Found a Diamond?

Save all potential mined diamonds and gemstones in a small paper bag provided by the park. Take findings to the on-site gemologist to be inspected.

Visitors can find the gemologist at the Diamond Discovery Center, where the rental equipment is. Even if you don’t find a diamond, the gemologist will teach miners about the rocks, gems, and minerals found, which is a great experience.

Self-Guided Tours

The park is in Murfreesboro in west-central Arkansas, located in the Ouachita Mountains.

Where is Crater of Diamonds State Park?

The Ouachita and Ozark Mountains are the most prominent mountain ranges between the Rockies and Appalachians and are breathtaking. The Ouachitas are home to other incredible parks in Arkansas, such as Mount Magazine State Park, home to the tallest mountain in the state.

Self-Guided Tours

The Diamond Mine Campground offers an unforgettable experience for campers.

Crater of Diamonds State Park Camping

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