Gem Mining, Gold Panning & Rockhounding in Arkansas
Where can you go gem mining in Arkansas? We list 3 sites in Arkansas (3 pay-to-dig gem mines), including Ron Coleman Mining (Jessieville, AR), Wegner Quartz Crystal Mines (Mount Ida, AR).
Listings come from operators' official websites, OpenStreetMap, the federal RIDB database and the Bureau of Land Management.
Verify before visiting. Hours, fees, access and collecting rules change, and some listings come from community-edited data. Call or check the operator's official page before you go. Details we could not confirm are marked "call to confirm".
Pay-to-Dig Gem Mines in Arkansas (3)
Crater of Diamonds State Park
Pay-to-dig gem mineMurfreesboro, AR · OpenStreetMapRon Coleman Mining
Pay-to-dig gem mineJessieville, AR · the operator's official websiteWegner Quartz Crystal Mines
Pay-to-dig gem mineMount Ida, AR · the operator's official website
FAQ
How many gem mining and rockhounding sites are in Arkansas?
This directory lists 3 in Arkansas: 3 pay-to-dig gem mines.
Which Arkansas mines have hours and fees confirmed?
We checked the official websites of Ron Coleman Mining, Wegner Quartz Crystal Mines on 2026-11-04. Their pages show the hours and fees as stated by the operator.
Can I keep what I find in Arkansas?
At pay-to-dig mines, usually yes, under the mine's own rules. On BLM land you may generally collect reasonable amounts for noncommercial use. Rules for state parks, national forests and private land differ, so check with the manager.
Also see: Pay-to-Dig Gem Mines · Gold Panning Spots · Rockhounding & Fossil Sites · Mine Tours · Gear checklist