Ron Coleman Mining, Central Arkansas Travel Guide

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Unearth your own quartz crystals at Ron Coleman Mining, Arkansas' premier public crystal mine near Hot Springs. Family fun for all ages!

Ron Coleman Mining in Jessieville, Arkansas, offers a unique opportunity to dig for your own quartz crystals. This family-friendly mine provides a memorable experience for rockhounds of all ages, with a public digging area, mine tours, and even a zipline over the mine.

A brief summary to Ron Coleman Mining

211 Crystal Ridge Ln, Jessieville, Arkansas, 71949, US
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Monday 8 am-5 pm
Tuesday 8 am-5 pm
Wednesday 8 am-5 pm
Thursday 8 am-5 pm
Friday 8 am-5 pm
Saturday 8 am-5 pm
Sunday 8 am-5 pm

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Know before you go

Hi, I'm Eve. Here are a few practical things to know before exploring Ron Coleman Mining.

Bring your own small hand shovel, gloves, and safety glasses for digging, or purchase them at the gift shop.
Book your mine tour upon arrival, as tours are popular and fill up quickly.
Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome in the digging area.

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Getting There

Driving

Ron Coleman Mining is located at 211 Crystal Ridge Ln, Jessieville, AR 71949, approximately 15 miles northwest of Hot Springs. From Hot Springs, take Highway 7 north. Turn west onto Crystal Ridge Road and follow it to the mine. Parking is available on-site. Car rentals are available in Hot Springs. Expect to pay around $72 per day.

Discover more about Ron Coleman Mining

Ron Coleman Mining, nestled in the Ouachita Mountains near Hot Springs, Arkansas, has been a premier destination for crystal enthusiasts for over 30 years. The mine, located on Crystal Ridge Lane in Jessieville, offers visitors the chance to unearth their own quartz crystals from a 4-acre public digging area.The property has a rich history, with mining activities dating back to the early 1900s. The Coleman family has been involved in the mining operations for generations. In the late 1980s, Ron Coleman purchased the mine and opened the public digging area in 1991.Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities, including digging for crystals, taking a guided mine tour, and ziplining over the mine. The mine tour provides a behind-the-scenes look at the commercial mining operations, including a ride in a military vehicle down into the mine. The tour also includes a visit to the gallery, which displays museum-quality mineral specimens. For thrill-seekers, the zipline offers a unique perspective of the mine from above.Ron Coleman Mining is known for producing high-quality quartz crystals, and visitors are allowed to keep everything they find. The mine is open year-round, with the exception of Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. The property also includes a gift shop, a wholesale shop, and an RV park.