Rockhounding in Pike County, Arkansas

4 mapped rockhounding spots in Pike County. Most commonly produces amethyst, cinnabar, garnet, agate.

Pike County rockhounding photos

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

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Minerals reported in Pike County

Standouts in Pike County

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

Top pick
Crater of Diamonds State Park
Public
Pike County
Crater of Diamonds is exceptional because visitors search the eroded surface of a diamond-bearing Prairie Creek lamproite and may keep diamonds and other minerals they find. Arkansas State Parks and the Arkansas Geological Survey both document the park's volcanic pipe, its 37-acre search field, and its companion minerals, including amethyst, garnet, jasper, and agate.
Diamond, Amethyst, Garnet, Jasper
Top pick
Prairie Creek
Public
Pike County
Prairie Creek is the geologic source behind the Crater of Diamonds field, a lamproite diatreme with diamonds plus mantle and alteration minerals such as chrome diopside, epidote, garnet, hematite, and amethyst. Its value as a rockhounding landmark comes from that rare volcanic pipe, not from ordinary stream gravel.
Amethyst, Diopside, Epidote, Garnet

Spots in Pike County

Spot	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Crater of Diamonds State ParkState Park Road	Diamond Amethyst Garnet Jasper Agate	34.0330, -93.6701	Public
Lake Gleason (South Side)Lake Village Drive	Antimony Cinnabar	34.1536, -93.7099	Public
Prairie CreekProspectors Trail	Amethyst Diopside Epidote Garnet Hematite	34.0360, -93.6818	Public
Unnamed Location (Cinnabar)C R 241	Cinnabar	34.1615, -93.7467	Public

Neighboring counties in Arkansas

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

Pike County FAQ

Where can I rockhound in Pike County, Arkansas?+

RockHoundR tracks 4 rockhounding spots in Pike County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.

What rocks and minerals are common in Pike County?+

Spots in Pike County most often produce Amethyst, Cinnabar, Garnet, Agate, Antimony. Individual spots can vary widely.

Are these Pike 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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