AR State Parks•Murfreesboro, AR•6.5h from Austin

Crater of Diamonds State Park

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Accessibility baseline: Sites on this platform are reviewed for access with a standard 2WD pickup truck towing a 21-foot travel trailer unless otherwise noted below.

Fee

$30–40/nt (full hookup) · $10–15/nt (walk-in tent)

Hookups

Full hookups

Trailer

Accessible (2WD pickup + trailer)

Cell Signal

Good

Water

On-site

Toilets

Yes

Best Season

Mar–May, Sep–Nov

Reservations

arkansasstateparks.com

Max Length

60 ft

Highlights

▶ Only public diamond-mining site in the world where you keep what you find — average 2 diamonds found park-wide daily
▶ Shaded pine grove campground immediately adjacent to the 35-acre search field — walk to dig in 5 minutes
▶ Post-rain conditions most productive — time your visit 1–2 days after soaking rain

Planning Notes

Park loans screens and shovels; wash station at the field. Weekdays dramatically less crowded than spring break. Register any find at the park office for official documentation. From Austin: ~6.5 hrs via I-30 E.

Contact: (870) 285-3113

Always call ahead to confirm conditions, closures, and road accessibility.