Hiking Trails: Begin your day with a hike on the scenic trails of the park, which offer beautiful views of the wilderness and wildlife. There are five different trails to choose from, ranging from easy to moderate levels. The 1.2-mile Prospectors Trail is perfect for families with young children, while the 3.3-mile Little Missouri River Trail is a great option for more experienced hikers.
Diamond Discovery Center: Spend the afternoon at the Diamond Discovery Center, where you can learn about diamonds, geological formations, and how to search for diamonds in the park. Visitors can also view various exhibits and watch a short film about the history of diamonds in the park.
Diamond Hunting: Spend the day searching for diamonds in the 37-acre plowed search field. Visitors can rent equipment or bring their own and keep whatever diamonds they find. Park staff are available to identify and help determine the value of your finds.
Water Park: Cool off after a thrilling day of diamond hunting at the park's water park. The park features two giant slides, a lazy river, and a kiddie pool for younger visitors. The perfect place to relax and unwind after a day of excitement.
To get to the park, visitors can fly into the nearby Little Rock National Airport (LIT) which is about 2 hours and 45 minutes away by car. Alternatively, visitors can rent a car and drive to the park, which is located off of Highway 301.
Car rentals in Little Rock start at around $40 per day, and gas prices in the area are around $2.60 per gallon.
If you have extra time, consider taking a drive to the nearby Ka-Do-Ha Indian Village, which is home to an authentic reconstructed Caddo Indian village, or spend a day exploring the historic town of Murfreesboro. If you have less time, consider skipping the water park or diamond hunting and spend more time hiking and exploring the park's trails.
The nearest airport to the Crater of Diamonds State Park is the Little Rock National Airport (LIT) which is located in Little Rock, AR. The airport is approximately 119 miles from the park and the airport code is LIT.