Little Rock is located about two hours in the south -west, ArkansasSurely the most unique state park in America is-Diamonds State Park pitThis 911 -acre park attracts visitors from all the natural state, and beyond. Why, you can ask? What is under the soil.

The pit of the diamonds is located on a former volcanic pit, and in 1906, a local farmer named John Hadluston found diamonds here. Since then, more than 35,000 diamonds have been revealed by mineral-rich soil, the largest diamond in the United States, 40-carat “”Uncle Sam“In 1972, the property became a state park, and now, visitors can try their luck and dig for diamonds in the park’s 37-acre.

The park mainly has three types of diamonds: white, yellow and brown. You can see the “Hall of Fame” of Diamond Hunters at the Diamond Discovery Center in the park, which reveals the most impressive gems in the park. Recently till May 2025, a visitor in Minnesota park received a 3.81-carat brown diamond, which was found to be the largest ever this year. However, there are other stones and gems that can be found on the site including quartz, agate, garnet and Jasper.

If you want to find a treasure for yourself, then the best time to leave after the rain is the park superintendent Venamon Cox.

“Many of the largest diamonds of the park are found above the ground,” Cocks say. “As the rain falls into the search area, it removes dirt and exposes heavy rocks, minerals and diamonds near the surface.”

Admissions for diamond prey are $ 15 for adults and $ 7 for children. Aspirations can bring their own tools or rented equipment from Rock Hunter Park. Diamonds pit contains items such as shovels, screens, wagons, sarukas (covered with a bowl -shaped screen), and buckets. Local stores of the city also sell gear such as Mani-Shikar gear such as loveji diamond screen and merfferceboro hardware. If you get something, you can certify it by Park Rangers. However, Cox’s advice is not to get stuck in the search to find diamonds – there is a lot to appreciate in the park.

“Although most of the guests do not get diamond on their first trip, but many other are to collect unique and beautiful rocks and minerals,” Cocks say.

If you are not interested in excavation of diamonds, then the crater of diamonds also has a seasonal water park, Hiking trails milesAnd, due to its location, Prime stargezing Unaffected by city lights. You can spend the night (especially if you plan to spend mining several days in shaded campground). It has 47 sites with full hookup for RV and tents, as well as five and basic tent sites, all with access to two bathhouses.

The kind of adventure you are doing is expecting the Creater of Diamonds State Park, you ensure a time gem.