Have you ever dreamed of digging in the dirt and finding a treasure?  Your dreams could come true at Crater of Diamonds in Murfreesboro, Arkansas.

Crater of Diamonds State Park is the only public diamond mine in the world.  You can hunt for real diamonds and keep any you find!  Since diamonds were first discovered on the site in 1906, over 75,000 diamonds have been unearthed, many of which are of gemstone quality.  

Although thousands of people have dug and sifted through the volcanic "kimberlite" soil, there are still plenty of diamonds waiting to be discovered.  Most of them are about the size of a match head or smaller, and people usually keep them for souvenirs.

Not all of the finds have been small. The largest documented diamond find is the 40.23-carat "Uncle Sam" diamond, which was discovered in 1924. The largest diamond found since the Crater of Diamonds became a state park was the 16.37-carat "Amarillo Starlight," discovered in 1975.

Other notable finds include the "Star of Murfreesboro," which weighed 34.25 carats; the "Star of Arkansas," which was 15.33 carats and the 8.82-carat "Star of Shreveport." The 4.25-carat "Kahn Canary" diamond was found here in 1977 and was worn by Hillary Clinton during the presidential inaugural balls as well as two gubernatorial inaugurations.

The 3.03-carat "Strawn-Wagner Diamond," found in 1990 was cut to a 1.09-carat gem graded D-flawless 0/0/0 (the highest grade a diamond can achieve) by the American Gem Society.

Geologists believe these diamonds were formed millions of years ago and shot to the earth's surface during a violent volcanic eruption. The portion of the crater that is known to be diamond bearing is about 35 acres and is the eroded surface of an ancient volcanic pipe. Test drilling at the crater has shown that the reserve is shaped like a martini glass; it is believed to be the eighth largest diamond reserve in the world.  Here’s a list of what has been turned up so far this year http://bit.ly/wscdVk 

The best news is that you can stay in the comfort of your own motor home or RV while hunting for your fortune!

Crater of Diamonds RV Park has 47 full hookup sites with 30/50 amp.  The campground also has showers and dump stations. 

The perfect place to take a break while diamond hunting at the Crater of Diamonds is the park's mining-themed aquatic playground. Relax in the cool waters of this 4,166-square-foot wading pool featuring spray geysers, sprayers, water jets, animated waterspouts, cascades, two water slides, and waterfall hideaways. A spacious deck with pool furniture surrounds the pool.  The kids will love it!

If you would rather stay closer to town, the Murfreesboro RV park is a smaller campground that has 10 sites with full utility hookups and WiFi.

Murfreesboro is also the site of the Ka-Do-Ha Indian Village which is a geological experience the whole family will enjoy.  It is an archeological site where Mound Builders lived.  The eastern people of the United States were known as the Mound Builders building earthen mounds reaching toward the heavens.  These earthen mound complexes are strewn across the eastern US. 

The activities in the ancient Indian plaza often yield crystals and arrowheads.  The exhibits within the museum are prime examples of the evidence left behind by this prehistoric culture. You will see pottery jars and water bottles, pipes, stone tools and projectile points left behind by the people who occupied this site for over one thousand years.