May 17 (Friday) and May 18 (Saturday), 2024  Arkansas. There are 2 planned events, other options will be listed for those of you who would like to hunt on your own.

 

Club Sponsored Events

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May 17, 2024 - Ron Coleman Mining, 155 Crystal Ridge Lane, Jesseville, Arkansas, Phone (501) 984-5396

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Quartz Crystals, Surface Hunting, fresh hauls regularly, keep everything you find. No limits with the amount you take home.

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8 AM to 6 PM, Adults (16 and older) $25.00, Children (7-15) $15.00, Children 6 and under FREE, Seniors (55 and older) $20.00.  All cards and cash accepted for payment.

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Recommended items to bring per Ron Coleman's:

Small ice chest, snacks, water, hat, sunscreen, old clothes and shoes or boots, protective eyewear, heavy gloves, 5 gallon bucket, garden shovel or cultivator, canopies allowed for shade, newspaper or ziplock bags to protect what you find.

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May 18, 2024 - Avant Mining, Fisher Mountain, 11 Logan Cap Road, Mt. Ida, Arkansas, Phone (870) 985-9988

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There will be 3 options available at the Avant Mining location.

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1. Public Dig - Surface hunting and digging for quartz crystals pocket, loose material, under guidelines of state of Arkansas, (not tailing) with no limit. Keep everything you find on public dig.

 

9 AM - 5 PM, Adults $25.00, Seniors (60+) $20.00, Kids (7 - 17) $10.00. All cards and cash accepted for payment. 

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There are 2 porta pottys, no running water

 

Park at dig

 

Rock Shop Open 8 AM - 5 PM

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2. Wavellite - Currently surface hunting only (This may change in May)  Rare Mineral.

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Cost $100.00 per person, no children. All cards and cash accepted for payment. Pay the day before as guide leaves promptly at 8 AM or give cash that morning to guide. 

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Not recommended for adults with mobility issues

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Drive own car, can leave and return

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Porta potty, no running water

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3. Pocket Dig - $1,000 for up to 3 people. All cards and cash accepted for payment.

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On Your Own Options (You will want to do your own research on these to determine if they are a good option for you.)

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Sweet Surrender Crystals, Hwy 88 and 27, Washita, AR. Phone (870) 867-0104, Randy (870) 867-7014

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Not tailings, actual mine. Linda will be calling back in April when we have a headcount. For groups, they will bulldoze to loosen rocks/dirt.

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9:30 am - 4 PM, (Earlier and later hours by appointment) Adults $30.00, Seniors and Vets $25.00, Children (10-15) $15.00, Children 9 and under FREE. For 20 or more people discount of $5.00 per person.

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BRING YOUR OWN FOOD AND DRINKS. YOU CAN LEAVE AND COME BACK.

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Crater of Diamonds, 209 State Park Rd, Mufreesboro, AR. Phone (870) 285-3113

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Also can find Amethyst, Garnet, Agate, Jasper and Quartz.

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Adults $15.00, Ages 6-12 $7.00

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Wegner Quartz Crystal Mines, 82 Wegner Ranch Rd, Mt. Ida, AR. Phone (870) 867-2309

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Tailings Dig - Adult $10.50, ages 10 and under $6.60

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Twin Creeks Crystal Mine, Collier Springs Rd/177, Mt. Ida, AR. Phone (870) 867-4945

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Adults $25, ages 10 and under $12.00

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LODGING CAMPGROUND OPTIONS:

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MT. IDA, ARKANSAS AREA

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CAMPGROUNDS WITH SHOWERS, FLUSH TOILETS, RUNNING WATER AND ELECTRICITY, WITH GOOD RATING.

 

Denby Point - Lake Ouachita; 58 RV and 9 Tent sites, Phone (870) 867-4475

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Tompkins Bend - Lake Ouachita: 77 sites for tent and camper. Sites large enough for 2 camping units, Phone (870) 867-4476

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Partial Primitive Campground Site - Charlton Recreation Area - Royal, AR: 46 sites for tent and camper, Phone (870) 867-2101.

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Crystal Ridge at Ron Coleman Mining: 24 sites, RV only 9-16 with full hookups, rest primitive sites

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LODGING - MOTELS/HOTELS - Information to be provided

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