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Yellville Mines — Rockhounding in Marion County, Arkansas

Yellville belongs to north Arkansas's historic lead-zinc belt, where Arkansas Geological Survey summaries record galena, sphalerite, and smithsonite production from Marion County and nearby Ozark districts. The mine-dump setting is notable because it exposes a compact suite of sulfide and carbonate zinc minerals in a state better known to many collectors for quartz and diamonds. Reported finds include galena, pyrite, smithsonite, sphalerite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

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Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Marion County
State: Arkansas
Nearest road: Mine Level Trail
Coordinates: 36.13319, -92.56237

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

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Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

State guidance last verified: April 1, 2026

Ouachita National Forest — Mineral Collecting
Crater of Diamonds State Park — Rules and finds
Arkansas Geological Survey
Community submissions reviewed against published agency rules

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Yellville Mines FAQ

Why is Yellville Mines one of the best rockhounding spots in Arkansas?+

Where is Yellville Mines?+

Yellville Mines is in Marion County, Arkansas, at 36.13319, -92.56237. Nearest road: Mine Level Trail.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Yellville Mines?+

Yellville Mines is reported to produce Galena, Pyrite, Smithsonite, Sphalerite.

Is collecting allowed at Yellville Mines?+

Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

How do I get to Yellville Mines?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 36.13319, -92.56237 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Mine Level Trail.

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