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Sweet Surrender Crystal Mine: Quartz & Calcite Rockhounding in Montgomery County, Arkansas

Updated June 2026

Sweet Surrender Crystal Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Montgomery County, Arkansas. Reported finds include quartz, calcite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Map showing Sweet Surrender Crystal Mine in Montgomery County, Arkansas

Quick details

Access
Paid / fee dig

Geology at Sweet Surrender Crystal Mine

This spot sits on Crystal Mountain Sandstone, mapped as sandstone that formed roughly 485 to 470 million years ago. Sedimentary rock like this erodes unevenly, so the most productive collecting is typically along fresh cuts, badland slopes, and active drainages.

Mapped unit
Crystal Mountain Sandstone
Age
485–470 Ma (Early Ordovician)
Rock types
sandstone
Elevation
1,030 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 Sweet Surrender Crystal Mine

Conditions here are workable year-round, with typical highs from 49°F in winter to 89°F in summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, MT IDA 3 SE station (5 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

Land & collecting status

Pay-to-dig site

This is a fee-dig location. Hours, prices, and what you can keep vary by operator. Call ahead before driving out.

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:

Found at Sweet Surrender Crystal Mine

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Across the state line from Sweet Surrender Crystal Mine

Sweet Surrender Crystal Mine is close enough to the Arkansas border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Sweet Surrender Crystal Mine FAQ

Where is Sweet Surrender Crystal Mine?+
Sweet Surrender Crystal Mine is in Montgomery County, Arkansas, at 34.50000, -93.65000.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Sweet Surrender Crystal Mine?+
Sweet Surrender Crystal Mine is reported to produce Quartz, Calcite.
Is collecting allowed at Sweet Surrender Crystal Mine?+
Pay-to-dig site. This is a fee-dig location. Hours, prices, and what you can keep vary by operator. Call ahead before driving out. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
What tools should I bring to Sweet Surrender Crystal Mine?+
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 Sweet Surrender Crystal Mine?+
Sweet Surrender Crystal Mine is workable year-round.
How do I get to Sweet Surrender Crystal Mine?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 34.50000, -93.65000 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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