Unnamed Location (Rock crystals): Quartz Rockhounding in Garland County, Arkansas

Updated June 2026

Unnamed Location (Rock crystals) is a mapped rockhounding spot in Garland County, Arkansas. Reported finds include quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Garland County
State: Arkansas
Nearest road: Pine Street
Postcode: 71901
Coordinates: 34.52299, -93.06083

Geology at Unnamed Location (Rock crystals)

This spot sits on ground mapped as Bigfork Chert that formed roughly 470 to 445 million years ago. Quartz crystals typically weather out of veins and pockets and end up in nearby soils and creek beds.

Mapped unit: Bigfork Chert
Age: 470–445 Ma (Middle Ordovician to Late Ordovician)
Elevation: 740 ft

Geologic mapping via Macrostrat and the underlying state geological survey maps (CC BY 4.0). Bedrock at the surface can vary within a mapped unit.

Best time to visit Unnamed Location (Rock crystals)

Best months: September to June. Typical highs run 93°F in midsummer and 51°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 32°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, HOT SPRINGS 1 NNE station (1 mi away).

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.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

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

Found at Unnamed Location (Rock crystals)

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

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Unnamed Location (Rock crystals) FAQ

Where is Unnamed Location (Rock crystals)?+

Unnamed Location (Rock crystals) is in Garland County, Arkansas, at 34.52299, -93.06083. Nearest road: Pine Street.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Unnamed Location (Rock crystals)?+

Unnamed Location (Rock crystals) is reported to produce Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Unnamed Location (Rock crystals)?+

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.

What tools should I bring to Unnamed Location (Rock crystals)?+

A rock hammer, a small pry bar, gloves, and safety glasses cover most crystal ground. A screen helps in loose pocket soil, and newspaper protects points on the way out.

When is the best time to visit Unnamed Location (Rock crystals)?+

The most comfortable months at Unnamed Location (Rock crystals) are September to June.

How do I get to Unnamed Location (Rock crystals)?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 34.52299, -93.06083 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Pine Street.

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