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Crater of Diamonds State Park
State Park Information

State Park Overview

Camping

Trails
Little Missouri River Trail

Length 1.2 miles

Time 1 hour

Difficulty Easy

Description The trail winds its way through the woods from the campground to the scenic Little Missouri River. The trail then loops back through the forest to the trailhead. This trail provides a relaxing one hour hike over level terrain. Half of the trail has paved barrier-free access and is the longest wheelchair accessible trail in southwest Arkansas. The unpaved left-hand section of the trail is easily walked.

Location Two miles southeast of Murfreesboro on Hwy. 301

Prospector Trail

Length 1.2 miles

Time 3/4 to 1 hour

Difficulty Easy

Description This easily traversed trail offers visitors a first-hand view of the parks unique geological features. The rock outcroppings along the west side of the trail are uncommon for this geographical area.

Location Two miles southeast of Murfreesboro on Hwy. 301

Wildlife Observation Blind Trail

Length .2 mile

Time 15 minutes

Difficulty Easy

Description This short and easily traversed trail leads visitors to a wildlife observation blind. Whitetail deer, gray squirrels -rmadillos, numerous bird species and other wildlife may be observed from the blind

Location 2 miles southeast of Murfreesboro on Hwy. 301




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Nature Programs
Park interpreters present a wide variety of programs about diamonds, the geology of this gem-bearing diamond pipe, the parks history and its diversity of plant and animal species.

The parks new interpretive facility, the Diamond Discovery Center, serves as a gateway to the diamond search area and an in-depth introduction to the adventure of searching for diamonds. Here you will learn about diamonds and how to search for them. The exhibits include the diamond hunters? hall of fame and feature information about the many notable diamonds that have been unearthed at this site. Along with the exhibit gallery, the two level barrier-free building features a refreshment facility, digging equipment rental and restrooms/bathhouse/changing rooms, office. The upper level features a 1,600-square-foot classroom.


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Crater of Diamonds State Park