Crater of Diamonds State Park

📍Murfreesboro, Arkansas

Tucked away in Western Arkansas, but not too far away from I-30 is Crater of the Diamonds State Park. Not only is this is the only publicly accessible pay-to-dig diamond mine in the United States, but the entire world.

GPS coordinates:

34.03246, -93.67512

Land type:

Crater of Diamonds is an Arkansas State Park purposely designated for rockhounding.

Digging fee:

There is a $15 digging fee for age 13+ visitors. Fee for kids 6-12 is $7 each. There is $0 fee for kids under 6 years old.

*Rates current as of July 2026

What can you find?

Diamonds, with the largest being found at just over 40 carats. The source of the diamonds is highly unique: the Prairie Creek Lamproite. Across the planet, most diamonds are found in kimberlites instead. You are also likely to come across pyrope garnets as well. It’s finder’s keepers here. Whatever you find comes home with you and your family.

Seasonality:

This site is open year-round. It closes for New Years, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas. Dig area hours are 8AM-4PM daily. Discovery center hours are 8AM-5PM daily.

Weather by month (using the nearest town):

Road condition notes:

This site has fully paved roads and you can get here with any car or truck.

Public bathrooms: Yes

Showers: Yes

RV hookups: Yes

Additional information:

Park Reservation Website: https://reserve.arkansasstateparks.com/crater-diamonds
Park Phone Number: (870) 285-3113

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