Crater of Diamonds State Park Campground Arkansas

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Crater of Diamonds State Park is a 911-acre Arkansas state park in Pike County, Arkansas, in the United States.

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Oct 14, 2023
You can spend all day here. There are a lot of people at this site. But there is plenty of space to dig. Staff is great. They find about 2 diamonds a day at this place. Full review by Nated2519
Sep 23, 2023
Had a great time digging for diamonds. Staff is friendly and helpful. Beautiful park. We brought a shovel, sieve, and a few buckets. Rented a wagon. Didn’t find any diamonds on this trip but we did … Full review by ozsc2023
Sep 9, 2023
My husband, son and a friend wanted to dig for diamonds and had an interesting time doing just that. They found some interesting rocks and brought back some dirt to sift through. They learned quite a… Full review by donisec2017

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Questions & answers

Q:
How much is it to rent a cart and the other tools?
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Go to the Arkansas State Parks, Crater of Diamonds SP website, scroll down until you come to Plan Your Adventure, then click on Rental equiptment and tools. I downloaded a …
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Go to the Arkansas State Parks, Crater of Diamonds SP website, scroll down until you come to Plan Your Adventure, then click on Rental equiptment and tools. I downloaded a pdf file from that site but there is no way to add it to my answer. Hope this helps
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Does it ever close down ?
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Closed at night obviously, check website for current hours. If you're camping, the campground is very clean and nice.
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How long should you allow for the visitors’ center and Discovery Center prior to searching/digging?
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I'd give it about an hour and a half.
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Answer by Gregory B · Sep 11, 2023
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Entrance fee and times avaliable
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$13 per adults for admission only. Tools can be rented there for additional fees. The day we went, you could enter at anytime they were open and stay until they closed.
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Answer by Amy W · Jul 20, 2023
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How much is it to take home 5 gallons of sifted gravel.
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You are allowed to take up to one 5 gallon bucket of sifted gravel per day. I also assume that is per person.
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Frequently asked questions

Q:
Is the park handicap accessible?
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All park facilities are handicap accessible. However, due to the natural conditions of the diamond search area, ease of access depends on weather conditions at the park.
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