Wegner Quartz Crystal Mines
Mount Ida, Arkansas
quartz crystalsquartz clusterssmoky quartz
Fee dig · Fee
Wegner Quartz Crystal Mines
The Wegner family has worked this ground south of Mount Ida for three generations and has split it into tiers, from a sift through the tailings pile to a guided push into the Phantom Mine. The Crystal Forest trip is the sweet spot for a first visit - a truck ride out, two hours at the face, and you keep everything you find. Reservations are not required, but arrive fifteen to twenty minutes before a departure time to sign up, load gear and sit through the safety meeting. Tools can be bought on site or brought from home.
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| What you can find | quartz crystals, quartz clusters, smoky quartz |
|---|---|
| Access | Fee dig — Fee |
| Fees | Crystal Forest dig $19/person for two hours on site with transportation included, two-person minimum; the tailings pile and the guided Phantom Mine dig are also offered but their prices are not published online - call (870) 867-2309 |
| Season & hours | Tuesday through Saturday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Crystal Forest trips depart 9:30, 11:30 and 1:30; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day |
| Kids | Family-friendly — The best-organized family option in the quartz belt: you are driven to the face, given a safety meeting, and the tailings pile works for anyone old enough to hold a rake. The guided Phantom Mine trip runs long and hot and is better suited to teens and up. |
| Official source | Wegner Quartz 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 Wegner Quartz Crystal Mines cost?
Crystal Forest dig $19/person for two hours on site with transportation included, two-person minimum; the tailings pile and the guided Phantom Mine dig are also offered but their prices are not published online - call (870) 867-2309 Hours, fees, and access rules change. Verify with the operator or land agency before you go.
When is Wegner Quartz Crystal Mines open?
Tuesday through Saturday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Crystal Forest trips depart 9:30, 11:30 and 1:30; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day Hours, fees, and access rules change. Verify with the operator or land agency before you go.
Is Wegner Quartz Crystal Mines good for kids?
Yes — Wegner Quartz Crystal Mines works for families. The best-organized family option in the quartz belt: you are driven to the face, given a safety meeting, and the tailings pile works for anyone old enough to hold a rake. The guided Phantom Mine trip runs long and hot and is better suited to teens and up.