Murfreesboro, AR
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State park dig · Fee · $15/adult (over 12), $7 for ages 6-12, under 6 free; tickets available online or at the gate; tool rental and wash pavilion extra
Checked against its source August 16, 2026
Garnets in Arkansas
1 legal place to look for garnets in Arkansas — fees, seasons, and official sources below.
Where it's legal to look
Hours, fees, and access rules change. Verify with the operator or land agency before you go.
Questions collectors ask
Where can I find garnets in Arkansas?
Start with the 1 legal place listed on this page — each shows what you can find, its fees, and its season, with a link to the official source. Hours, fees, and access rules change. Verify with the operator or land agency before you go.
Can I collect at old garnet mines in Arkansas?
Treat Arkansas's historic mines as history, not destinations. Most sit on private land or active mining claims, and old workings are dangerous even to walk. The state page's mineral record tells you what the ground holds — the directory tells you where you are welcome to look for it.