probably the only attraction in Murfreesboro. Had to visit it just once.the smaller kids had a great time digging for rocks. Nominal entrance fees and inexpensive gift shop
Your day begins as early as you like and goes as long as you like. The days admission allows you to come and go all day long. Wash racks available to clean and sift dirt. When you get your fill of the digging you take your treasures to be examined by the experts. No luck for us that day but we had fun.
We heard the staff was to come out and give lessons on how to mine diamonds, but we didn't see anyone do so on our day there.. The lady at the renter place, was all business, not very personable.. She was definitely there just to do a job. However, with all of that said, the price was good and it was an exciting time with the possibility that we could find a diamond.( we didn't..lol) but had our own good time trying to! They staff at the gift store were very friendly and always had a smile for us!
Crater of Diamonds State Park is probably not on the way to wherever you are going but it's worth the trip. The friendly and knowledgeable staff are there to help you have a memorable experience and they deliver. This is a great way to experience something completely different with your family. It could also be a great way to turn a vacation into a school project because there is so much interesting information about how diamonds are formed and brought to the surface.
I loved the concept, but it didn't keep my kids attention for long. They are ages 3 and 6. I could have spent more time myself, despite the sweltering heat. The water basins to sift your dirt were not accessible by kids, so that was the biggest disappointment. If I wanted them to help/participate in the fun, I had to hold the, up. I would have expected a more kid-friendly design. If I didn't hold them up, there was nothing for them to do if I wanted to keep an eye on them. The pool outside was great. The family headed there while I dug a little longer.
It poured down rain during our trip to the Diamond Mine but it didn't stop us from searching for a diamond and having fun. It is a very interesting place and such a neat place to take the kids.
We had the place to ourselves and had a blast. Easy to park, great scenery, you can rent all your tools, and the guides are great. Plan for a half a day and bring twice as many clean clothes as you think you might need....
We went in December so it was a little cold and muddy but it was great fun. I highly recommend listening to the gemologist talk about all the rocks/gems are there, how they got there and how to dig and sift for them. If it is muddy you please get the rubber booties for your shoes or they will be ruined by the time you leave. You can bring drinks and snacks which we did. We didn't find anything but the thrill of the hunt and family bonding was fun!
This park was absolutely beautiful. The bathrooms were immaculate! If it's not too far out of your way should definitely make this stop here.
This is the place to go!! On our first vacation, (Mom, my 2 adopted grandchildren, ages 5 and 6 yr olds, and Me) decided to go to Arkansas! Our first stop was the Carter of Diamonds! Pay the admission fee, rent supplies, Dig or surface hunt, use the wash area! Picnic and stay all day! We had a great time, the kids loved it! Found a few neat things, (and everything the 6 yr old boy found was a *DIAMOND*!! LOL, he thought!) It was a fun family day!