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Crater of Diamonds Dig Weekend — Murfreesboro, AR — Murfreesboro, AR
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Crater of Diamonds Dig Weekend — Murfreesboro, AR

Destination: Murfreesboro, ARNights: 2Group: 4–8Season: March, April, May, September, October, NovemberEstimated: $350–$700/person

Only place on Earth where the public digs for diamonds in their original volcanic source — 37 acres of plowed kimberlite over an eroded crater. 37,000+ diamonds found by visitors since 1972; the 40.23-carat Uncle Sam is the biggest American diamond ever found. Bring your own shovel + sluice or rent at the park. Bass fish at Lake Greeson on day two. Decompression: drive east to Hot Springs for a soak at the Buckstaff Bath House and ribeyes at the Ohio Club — Al Capone's old hangout.

What You'll Do

Tour

Hiking

Fishing

Where You Sleep

  • · Diamond Springs RV Park (on-site cabins)
  • · The Arlington Hotel (Hot Springs)

Where You Eat

  • · Wright's Café (Murfreesboro)
  • · The Ohio Club (Hot Springs)
  • · McClard's Bar-B-Q

Questions

Will I actually find a diamond?
Avg ~600 diamonds found per year by visitors. Most are tiny (sub-carat). 1+ carat is uncommon but happens monthly.
Do I keep it?
Yes — any rock or mineral you find is yours, no exceptions. Park staff identifies for free.
Closest airport?
Texarkana (TXK) is 90 min; Little Rock (LIT) is 2.5 hours. Most groups fly LIT and pair with Hot Springs.

Ready to book the story?

Five quick questions, then we build the full itinerary — lodging, daily schedule, dining, bars, the group-chat message — and drop you into a Trip Room you can share with the crew.