Rockhounding sites near Mountain Home

22 rockhounding collecting sites within about 80 miles of Mountain Home, Arkansas.

This page lists 22 natural rockhounding sites near Mountain Home, Arkansas, sorted by distance within about 80 miles.

Where can you collect near Mountain Home?

Near Mountain Home, Arkansas, our directory maps 22 natural rockhounding sites within about 80 miles of the city center — including 1 agate & jasper, 17 fossilss, 2 gold & mineralss, and 2 others. The closest mapped spot is Annie May Mine (13 mi straight-line). Distances are not drive time; open each listing for directions, fee notes, access rules, and safety context before you travel.

At a glance — rockhounding sites near Mountain Home

Central placeMountain Home, Arkansas
Search radiusAbout 80 miles
Mapped spots22
Closest listingAnnie May Mine (13 mi)
Specimen typesAgate & Jasper (1), Fossils (17), Gold & Minerals (2), Other (2)
Typical fees22 varies

All rockhounding sites near Mountain Home

22 rockhounding collecting sites in Arkansas, sorted by distance from the city center. For live GPS sorting, use rockhounding sites near me.

Annie May Mine — mineral rockhounding site near Baxter, AR
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Annie May Mine

Annie May Mine is a mineral prospect in Baxter, Arkansas, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Galena, Sphalerite.

Fee varies13 mi awayBaxter
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Silver Hollow Bluff Mine — zinc rockhounding site near Arkansas, AR
ZincAR

Silver Hollow Bluff Mine

Silver Hollow Bluff Mine is a documented mineral occurrence near AR. Reported specimens include Zinc. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

Fee varies17 mi awayArkansas
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Abandoned Mines (yellville Area) — smithsonite rockhounding site near Arkansas, AR
SmithsoniteAR

Abandoned Mines (yellville Area)

Abandoned Mines (Yellville area) is a documented mineral occurrence near AR. Reported specimens include Smithsonite, Calcite, Quartz, Dolomite, Greenockite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

Fee varies17 mi awayArkansas
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Yellville Mines — mineral rockhounding site near Arkansas, AR
MineralAR

Yellville Mines

Yellville Mines is a documented mineral occurrence near AR. Reported specimens include Galena, Pyrite, Smithsonite, Sphalerite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

Fee varies17 mi awayArkansas
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Clabber Creek — agate rockhounding site near Arkansas, AR
AgateAR

Clabber Creek

Clabber Creek is a documented mineral occurrence near AR. Reported specimens include Agate. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

Fee varies17 mi awayArkansas
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Arc-07, Trace Creek — fossil rockhounding site near The Fayetteville, AR
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Arc-07, Trace Creek

Fossil collection site in the Fayetteville, Arkansas. Environment: offshore. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee varies36 mi awayThe Fayetteville
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Arc-02, South Of Leslie — fossil rockhounding site near The Imo, AR
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Arc-02, South Of Leslie

Fossil collection site in the Imo, Arkansas. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee varies37 mi awayThe Imo
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Usgs 13970, Jasper — fossil rockhounding site near The Fayetteville, AR
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Usgs 13970, Jasper

Fossil collection site in the Fayetteville, Arkansas. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee varies48 mi awayThe Fayetteville
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Jasper Pinnid — fossil rockhounding site near Arkansas, AR
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Jasper Pinnid

Fossil collection site in the Pitkin, Newton County, Arkansas. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee varies51 mi awayArkansas
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Map of rockhounding sites near Mountain Home

Pins within about 80 miles — open a listing for fees, access, and directions.

22 sites mapped near Mountain Home

Closest sites by distance

  1. Annie May Mine — 13 mi · Mineral
  2. Silver Hollow Bluff Mine — 17 mi · Zinc
  3. Abandoned Mines (yellville Area) — 17 mi · Smithsonite
  4. Yellville Mines — 17 mi · Mineral
  5. Clabber Creek — 17 mi · Agate
  6. West Of Shawnee Cave, Bruno. 6.5 Miles Due South Of Yellville — 22 mi · Fossil
  7. Usnm 5556. Yellville Quadrangle, Just North Of Highway 65 — 31 mi · Fossil
  8. Loc. 2. Road Cut On The Southern Side Of Ar-highway 66, ~1 Km Northeast Of — 35 mi · Fossil
  9. Arc-07, Trace Creek — 36 mi · Fossil
  10. Loc. 2. Usgs 16058. Dirt Road On E. Side Of Little Red River, 0.48 Km Se Us 65 — 37 mi · Fossil
  11. Arc-02, South Of Leslie — 37 mi · Fossil
  12. Loc. 7. M-17. Creed Bed & Banks Of Middle Fork Of Little Red River — 39 mi · Fossil
  13. Loc. 6. Usgs 19959. Slump 457m Down S. Bank Of Middle Fork Of Little Fork River — 39 mi · Fossil
  14. Loc. 1. Usgs 14369. Road Cut On Se Side Us 65, 0.8 Km Sw Of Peyton Creek Bridge — 39 mi · Fossil
  15. Usnm 7084. Road By House At Road Forks, Harrison Quadrangle — 41 mi · Fossil

Types of rockhounding sites near Mountain Home

Browse by specimen type in Arkansas — each link opens the full state directory for that category.

Agate & Jasper rockhounding sites — natural outdoor collecting sites

Agate & Jasper (1)

Where to find agates and jasper in the U.S. — Lake Superior beaches, Ellensburg blue, Wyoming Sweetwater fields, Texas Terlingua, Mojave desert beds, and colorful chalcedony shorelines.

Fossils rockhounding sites — natural outdoor collecting sites

Fossils (17)

Trilobites, brachiopods, petrified wood, and other paleontological collecting on public land.

Gold & Minerals rockhounding sites — natural outdoor collecting sites

Gold & Minerals (2)

Placer gold, pyrite, copper minerals, and general ore-mineral localities open to casual collecting.

Other rockhounding sites — natural outdoor collecting sites

Other (2)

Mixed or specialty collecting — zeolites, fluorescent minerals, thundereggs, and unique regional finds.

Natural collecting sites in the Mountain Home area

Mountain Home is a practical launch point for day trips to natural rockhounding sites in Arkansas. Within about 80 miles you will find 22 mapped destinations in our directory, starting with Annie May Mine about 13 mi from the city center.

The mix spans agate & jasper, fossils, gold & minerals, other — related terms searchers use include creek gravel collecting, desert washes, road cuts, and field collecting.

How distances work near Mountain Home

Every card on this page is a verified directory entry in Arkansas with map coordinates. We measure straight-line distance from the Mountain Home city center — not driving time. A creek rockhounding site 12 miles away on forest roads can take longer than a river access point 20 miles away on a highway.

Field collecting near Mountain Home includes informal gravel bars, dry washes, quarry faces, and developed park collecting areas. Rules, fees, and seasonal access differ by land manager. Never assume collecting is allowed without checking the listing and posted signs the day you visit.

Safety and field conditions near you

Field conditions near Mountain Home change after rain, snowmelt, and summer heat. Unstable slopes, heat exhaustion, loose rock, and flash floods are real risks at creek and quarry rockhounding sites — most sites have no supervision. Check weather and local advisories before you start digging.

We publish original planning copy, safety tips, and last-updated dates on each listing. See our editorial policy for sourcing standards, or contact us if access or conditions have changed.

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Rockhounding sites near Mountain Home — FAQ

Where can you collect near Mountain Home?

Near Mountain Home, Arkansas, our directory lists 22 natural rockhounding sites within about 80 miles — mainly 1 agate & jasper, 17 fossilss, 2 gold & mineralss, and 2 others. Each listing links to directions, fee notes, and safety context. Use near me on your phone for live distance sorting from your location.

How many rockhounding sites are near Mountain Home, Arkansas?

This page shows 22 mapped rockhounding collecting sites within about 80 miles of Mountain Home. The full Arkansas directory may list additional holes farther out or awaiting coordinates. Counts update as we verify new listings.

What is the closest rockhounding site to Mountain Home?

The closest mapped spot to Mountain Home is Annie May Mine (13 mi straight-line). Open that listing for driving directions, access notes, and current fee information — unofficial holes can change without notice.

Are rockhounding sites near Mountain Home free?

22 have variable or unverified fees. Open each spot page for current fee details.

What types of rockhounding sites are near Mountain Home?

Near Mountain Home, documented specimen types include agate & jasper, fossilss, gold & mineralss, others. A rockhounding site is a natural outcrop, wash, or creek gravel bar — not a fee dig or shop. Filter by type on the Arkansas state page or open each card for specimen and access details.

When is the best time to visit rockhounding sites near Mountain Home?

Late spring through early fall is the usual field season near Mountain Home, but snowmelt, drought, and weekend crowds change conditions week to week. Check each listing before you drive — storms can make washes and creek banks unsafe.

Is it safe to collect near Mountain Home?

Field collecting near Mountain Home carries real risks: unstable slopes, heat, loose rock, and no rangers at most unofficial sites. Check weather and posted warnings the day you visit. Read our rockhounding safety basics guide and each listing's safety section before you dig.

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