Rockhounding in Garland County, Arkansas

8 mapped rockhounding spots in Garland County. Most commonly produces quartz, wavellite, amethyst, columbium ore.

Garland County rockhounding photos

Representative spot and material photos from this county, shown where verified public image records are available.

2 photos

Minerals reported in Garland County

Quartz3
Wavellite2
Amethyst1
Columbium Ore1
Fluorite1
Pyrite1
Smoky Quartz1
Uranium Ore1

Standout in Garland County

Hand-picked spot in Garland County, chosen for unusual mineralogy or documented public access. Each card opens the full coordinates and access notes.

Top pick
Lake Catherine (South Side)
Public
Garland County
The south side of Lake Catherine is tied to Garland County fluorite occurrences noted in Arkansas Geological Survey mineral-deposit reports and Mindat locality records. That makes the site a focused stop for a single, recognizable mineral rather than a broad mixed-gravel locality.
Fluorite

Spots in Garland County

Spot	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Coleman's Crystal MineAR 7	Quartz	34.6725, -93.0725	Public
Lake Catherine (South Side)Wilsons Lake Road	Fluorite	34.4538, -92.9773	Public
Ron Coleman MiningCrystal Ridge Lane	Quartz Amethyst Smoky Quartz	34.6623, -93.1007	Paid / fee
Unnamed Location (Rock crystals)Pine Street	Quartz	34.5230, -93.0608	Public
Unnamed Location (Uranium/Columbium)Hays Street	Uranium Ore Columbium Ore	34.4692, -92.9780	Public
Unnamed Location (Wavellite #2)Buckville Road	Wavellite	34.6739, -93.3266	Public
Unnamed Location (Wavellite/Variscite)Buckville Road	Wavellite Variscite	34.6659, -93.3327	Public
West MountSunset Trail	Pyrite	34.5026, -93.0918	Public

Neighboring counties in Arkansas

Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Garland County. A natural extension if Garland County is already on your trip plan.

Garland County FAQ

Where can I rockhound in Garland County, Arkansas?+

RockHoundR tracks 8 rockhounding spots in Garland County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.

What rocks and minerals are common in Garland County?+

Spots in Garland County most often produce Quartz, Wavellite, Amethyst, Columbium Ore, Fluorite. Individual spots can vary widely.

Are these Garland County rockhounding spots on public land?+

Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out — links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.

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