Ron Coleman Mining
Jessieville, Arkansas
quartz crystalsquartz clusters
Fee dig · Fee
Ron Coleman Mining
One of the largest working quartz operations in the Ouachitas and the easiest to visit on short notice - no booking required, about fifteen minutes from Hot Springs. The public dig is tailings across a hillside above Jessieville that the crew replenishes, and everything you pull out goes home at no extra charge. Bring a hand trowel, gloves and a five-gallon bucket, or buy them at the shop.
The card catalog
| What you can find | quartz crystals, quartz clusters |
|---|---|
| Access | Fee dig — Fee |
| Fees | day dig $25 for ages 15 and up, $20 for seniors 55+, $6 for ages 5-14, under 5 free; the zipline and mine tour are priced separately |
| Season & hours | digging hours currently posted as 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and stated to vary seasonally; the site posts no holiday closures, so call (501) 984-5396 before a holiday trip |
| Kids | Family-friendly — No reservation needed and a genuinely cheap children's rate, which makes this the easy add-on to a Hot Springs trip. Zipline, mine tour and a campground share the property when the family's interests split. |
| Official source | Ron Coleman 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 Ron Coleman Mining cost?
day dig $25 for ages 15 and up, $20 for seniors 55+, $6 for ages 5-14, under 5 free; the zipline and mine tour are priced separately Hours, fees, and access rules change. Verify with the operator or land agency before you go.
When is Ron Coleman Mining open?
digging hours currently posted as 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and stated to vary seasonally; the site posts no holiday closures, so call (501) 984-5396 before a holiday trip Hours, fees, and access rules change. Verify with the operator or land agency before you go.
Is Ron Coleman Mining good for kids?
Yes — Ron Coleman Mining works for families. No reservation needed and a genuinely cheap children's rate, which makes this the easy add-on to a Hot Springs trip. Zipline, mine tour and a campground share the property when the family's interests split.