Looking for Rockhounding Sites in Arkansas

[Helopilotguy]

Hey there all.... I am looking for some sites in Arkansas where my family can have some fun rockhounding. Crystals are our favorite but we are also curious about other minerals, gems and rocks that "The Natural State" has to offer.

Also, does anyone know if any of the Lake Ouchita islands have good rockhounding possibilities?

Thanks

 

[BurntBear]

This may help:

Rockhounding Arkansas: Selected rock and mineral collecting sites

Welcome to TN!

 

[Helopilotguy]

Thanks BurntBear, I found that site before to be quite useful for planning some excursions.

 

[Scooter268]

I'll be heading up there hopefully this year. I'm heading towards Hot Springs

 

[Helopilotguy]

Scooter268, I enjoyed Crystal Mining at Sweet Surrender Crystal Mine and looking for Quartz around the Lake Ouchita area.

 

[FC-Treasure]

I had a lot of fun with the family going through crystal tailings piles. Details here:

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/rocks-gems/344746-crystal-mining-arkansas.html

Oh, this mine may no longer be open to the public. I don't see a "dig your own" link on the main page anymore... I guess you could try calling to see.

 

[Helopilotguy]

Ya I saw that mine in some reviews... I'm going there soon with my family. It looks like fun.