Avant Mining at Fisher Mountain
Mount Ida, Arkansas
quartz crystalsquartz clusters
Fee dig · Fee
Avant Mining at Fisher Mountain
Fisher Mountain has produced some of the best-formed water-clear quartz in the belt, and Avant opens the tailings to the public while the working faces stay under company control. The walk-up dig is where a family should start; the guided pocket digs are a serious collector's proposition, priced so that the fee approximates the wholesale value of quartz you can expect to receive. Everything from the public dig is yours to keep. Reach the mine at (870) 985-9988.
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| What you can find | quartz crystals, quartz clusters |
|---|---|
| Access | Fee dig — Fee |
| Fees | public dig $25/adult, $20 for 60+, $10 for ages 7-17, 6 and under free; tool kits $25 or bring your own, no power tools; guided private pocket digs run $1,000 to $10,000 per group with a 10% deposit |
| Season & hours | Tuesday through Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., weather permitting; pocket digs must be booked at least two weeks ahead and can be reserved up to a year out |
| Kids | Family-friendly — Straightforward walk-up digging on the tailings with a modest kids' rate, and you can come and go from your vehicle all day on one permit. Buy the mining permit at the gift shop first - that is how the crew tracks who is on the mountain. |
| Official source | Avant Mining |
| Last checked | Checked against its source August 16, 2026 |
Hours, fees, and access rules change. Verify with the operator or land agency before you go.
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Before you go
What does Avant Mining at Fisher Mountain cost?
public dig $25/adult, $20 for 60+, $10 for ages 7-17, 6 and under free; tool kits $25 or bring your own, no power tools; guided private pocket digs run $1,000 to $10,000 per group with a 10% deposit Hours, fees, and access rules change. Verify with the operator or land agency before you go.
When is Avant Mining at Fisher Mountain open?
Tuesday through Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., weather permitting; pocket digs must be booked at least two weeks ahead and can be reserved up to a year out Hours, fees, and access rules change. Verify with the operator or land agency before you go.
Is Avant Mining at Fisher Mountain good for kids?
Yes — Avant Mining at Fisher Mountain works for families. Straightforward walk-up digging on the tailings with a modest kids' rate, and you can come and go from your vehicle all day on one permit. Buy the mining permit at the gift shop first - that is how the crew tracks who is on the mountain.