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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.
View detailsGold & Minerals rockhounding sites in Arkansas
Placer gold, pyrite, copper minerals, and general ore-mineral localities open to casual collecting.
7 gold & minerals destinations in Arkansas.
Rockhounding sites in Arkansas — gold & minerals: 7 spots in our directory. Sort live from your phone with near me, or browse all U.S. gold & minerals rockhounding sites and the Arkansas state page.
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Gold & Minerals collecting in Arkansas
Placer gold, pyrite, copper minerals, and general ore-mineral localities open to casual collecting.
We currently document 7 gold & minerals collecting sites in Arkansas. Each listing includes original descriptions, visitor notes, and last-updated dates when available.
What to know before you collect
Gold & Minerals destinations in Arkansas vary widely in access, season, and legality. Some are official recreation areas; others are informal gravel bars. Read the access and safety sections on each listing — never assume collecting is allowed without checking current signage.
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Cove Creek
Cove Creek is a documented mineral occurrence near AR. Reported specimens include Pyrite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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North Mountain Mine
North Mountain Mine is a historic mining site in Montgomery, Arkansas, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Copper, Pyrolusite.
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Unnamed Location (uranium/columbium)
Unnamed Location (Uranium/Columbium) is a documented mineral occurrence near AR. Reported specimens include Uranium ore, Columbium ore. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Wegner Crystal Mines
Wegner Crystal Mines is a documented mineral occurrence near AR. Reported specimens include Mixed minerals. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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West Mount
West Mount is a documented mineral occurrence near AR. Reported specimens include Pyrite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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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.
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