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Crater of Diamonds State Park
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Crater of Diamonds State Park
209 State Park Road
Murfreesboro, Arkansas 71958
Phone: 870-285-3113
Email: crater@arkansas.com
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| Arkansas's diamond site, the Crater of Diamonds State Park, is the eighth largest diamond-bearing deposit in surface area in the world. Here you can enjoy the one-of-a-kind outdoor adventure of prospecting for real diamonds. Located in southwest Arkansas near Murfreesboro, this is the world's only diamond-bearing site open to the public. Occurring naturally here along with the diamonds are garnet, amethyst, jasper, agate, quartz and other rocks and minerals that make this site a rock-hound's delight. And what you unearth is yours to keep. You'll search over a 37 1/2-acre plowed field, the eroded surface of the ancient volcanic pipe that brought the gems to the surface. |
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Great Place
Best kept secret in America!
Written by Diamondcutter
19-Aug-2008
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| Camping: |
| The park offers 59 Standard B campsites, picnic sites, a cafe, standard pavilion that includes restrooms, laundry, gift shop, hiking trails and interpretive programs. |
| Trails: |
| Little Missouri River Trail
Length: 1.2 miles
Time: 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy
Description: The trail winds its way through the woods from the campground to the scenic Little Missouri River. The trail then loops back through the forest to the trailhead. This trail provides a relaxing one hour hike over level terrain. Half of the trail has paved barrier-free access, and is the longest wheelchair accessible trail in southwest Arkansas. The unpaved left-hand section of the trail is easily walked.
Location: Two miles southeast of Murfreesboro on Hwy. 301
Prospector Trail
Length: 1.2 miles
Time: 3/4 to 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy
Description: This easily traversed trail offers visitors a first-hand view of the park's unique geological features. The rock outcroppings along the west side of the trail are uncommon for this geographical area.
Location: Two miles southeast of Murfreesboro on Hwy. 301
Wildlife Observation Blind Trail
Length: .2 mile
Time: 15 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Description: This short and easily traversed trail leads visitors to a wildlife observation blind. Whitetail deer, gray squirrels, armadillos, numerous bird species, and other wildlife may be observed from the blind
Location: 2 miles southeast of Murfreesboro on Hwy. 301 |
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| Nature Programs: |
| Park interpreters present a wide variety of programs about diamonds, the geology of this gem-bearing diamond pipe, the park's history, and its diversity of plant and animal species.
The park's new interpretive facility, the Diamond Discovery Center, serves as a gateway to the diamond search area and an in-depth introduction to the adventure of searching for diamonds. Here you will learn about diamonds and how to search for them. The exhibits include the diamond hunters? hall of fame, and feature information about the many notable diamonds that have been unearthed at this site. Along with the exhibit gallery, the two level barrier-free building features a refreshment facility, digging equipment rental and restrooms/bathhouse/changing rooms, office. The upper level features a 1,600-square-foot classroom. |
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| The park's mining-themed aquatic playground, Diamond Springs, is located adjacent to the diamond search area. The main feature in the 14,700-square-foot facility is a 4,166-square-foot wading pool, ranging in depth up to 3-feet, that features aquatic playground equipment including spray geysers, sprayers, jets, animated waterspouts, cascades, two water slides and waterfall hideaways. This aquatic playground offers cool, play pool fun for visitors of all ages during the summer months. The facility also includes a pool deck with three shaded cabanas, and tables with umbrellas and lounge chairs. |
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