Crater of Diamonds State Park

Arkansas State Park · Pike County

HoursSee the full hours below
Entrance fee$15 / adult
CountyPike
CampingYes
RV hookupsFull
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Crater of Diamonds State Park entrance fee

$15 per adult — Diamond Search Area — Child(ren) under 6 years: $0; Child(ren) 6-12 years: $7; Adult(s) over 12 years: $15. Tickets may be purchased online or at the park. Ages determined at the age of visit, not the date of purchase.

Crater of Diamonds State Park hours

Park Facilities (Visitor Center/Gift Shop/Diamond Discovery Center):

Open daily 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Closed New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Diamond Search Area:

Open daily 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Closed New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Campground/Picnic Area: Open all year

Hours as published by Arkansas State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.

About Crater of Diamonds State Park

The only place in the world where the public can search for natural diamonds in their original volcanic source — and any rock you find in the 37-acre plowed field is yours to keep. Bring your own tools or rent them at the park.

Things to do

  • 🥾 Hiking
  • 🏊 Swimming

Amenities & facilities

  • 🏕️ Campsites
  • 🌿 Nature Center
  • ♿ Accessible Facilities

RV / campsite hookups

  • 🔌 Full Hookups (Sewer/Water/Electric)
  • ⛺ Primitive / No Hookups

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Camping options

  • Class AAA (water, 50-amp electric, sewer)
  • Class D (tent, no hookups)

Facility rentals

Pavilions and meeting rooms you can reserve for groups and events.

  • Diamond Discovery Center Classroom — Per Day: $71
  • Enclosed Climate Controlled Pavilion — Per Day: $145

Contact

Phone870-285-3113

Address209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro, AR 71958

Upcoming events at Crater of Diamonds State Park

Event details and registration are on the Arkansas State Parks calendar.

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