Jim Coleman Crystal Mines
Jessieville, Arkansas
quartz crystalsquartz clusters
Fee dig · Fee
Jim Coleman Crystal Mines
A no-frills tailings dig on Highway 7 attached to a large rock shop, and the cheapest gate in the Hot Springs-area quartz belt. The mine is worked every day weather permits, so there is usually fresh material, and the gate stays open until dusk every day but Christmas. You keep everything you find, and the operators advertise a money-back guarantee if you turn up no crystals at all.
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| What you can find | quartz crystals, quartz clusters |
|---|---|
| Access | Fee dig — Fee |
| Fees | $15 plus tax per day for age 10 through adult; children 9 and under free; school, church and scout groups are tax-exempt |
| Season & hours | seven days a week, 8 a.m. until dusk, year-round except Christmas Day; the mine is worked every day the weather allows, so spring through fall is the reliable window |
| Kids | Family-friendly — Free for under-10s and open until dark, so it works as a low-commitment afternoon stop rather than a planned expedition. The rock shop next door is a decent rainy-day fallback. |
| Official source | Jim Coleman Crystal Mines |
| 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 Jim Coleman Crystal Mines cost?
$15 plus tax per day for age 10 through adult; children 9 and under free; school, church and scout groups are tax-exempt Hours, fees, and access rules change. Verify with the operator or land agency before you go.
When is Jim Coleman Crystal Mines open?
seven days a week, 8 a.m. until dusk, year-round except Christmas Day; the mine is worked every day the weather allows, so spring through fall is the reliable window Hours, fees, and access rules change. Verify with the operator or land agency before you go.
Is Jim Coleman Crystal Mines good for kids?
Yes — Jim Coleman Crystal Mines works for families. Free for under-10s and open until dark, so it works as a low-commitment afternoon stop rather than a planned expedition. The rock shop next door is a decent rainy-day fallback.