Crater of Diamonds State Park Visitor Center 209 State Park Road, Murfreesboro, AR 71958

"If you enjoy digging in the dirt, Crater of Diamonds State Park is the place for you. The 38 acres of fields have been privately owned and mined for years before becoming an Arkansas state park in 1972. If you like to camp, the camping area is very nice and located close by. They also have a covered pavilion for picnicking and a small water park/pool in the summer. While Crater of Diamonds IS the only diamond mine in the world where you can keep any diamonds you find, the "reported" average is around 1 diamond found a day. So please keep in mind that your chances of finding a diamond are rare, but at least it's possible."

"Didn't hit the jackpot of diamonds but it definitely was a real fun adventure."

"The park itself is beautiful. Plenty of walking trails. Had some nice camping spots with a nice restroom with running hot and cold water. Looking at the rock fields looked kind of picked over. But people were still finding stuff."

"Everyone should go at least once for the experience. There is a lot of preparation and hard work involved if you want to actually mine for diamonds, or you can just surface hunt. There are some nice looking rocks/stones too that aren’t diamonds. We went on an afternoon after a heavy rain which was recommended for the best finds, but it was a muddy mess in my opinion. If I ever do decide to go back, I’ll pick a nicer day. It’s $13 a day for adults and $6 for kids 6-12."

"Who doesn't like digging in the dirt! Dirty and fun time! Make sure you pack plenty of fluids (water, Powerade, etc) and snacks. Sadly, we didn't come home with diamonds and precious gems but we made some lasting memories."