Sweet Surrender Crystal Mine
Story, Arkansas
quartz crystalsquartz clustersfluorite
Fee dig · Fee
Sweet Surrender Crystal Mine
A primitive, owner-run dig on Horseshoe Bend Road outside Story where crystals come out of a soft matrix, tending to yield delicate points and unusual clusters. The state tourism listing describes it as having no facilities or services at all - bring an old screwdriver, garden hand tools, a rock hammer, containers, food and water. Treat this one as call-first and verify-first: the domain the mine used to publish on has lapsed and now serves unrelated content, so the only live confirmation is the phone.
The card catalog
| What you can find | quartz crystals, quartz clusters, fluorite |
|---|---|
| Access | Fee dig — Fee |
| Fees | fees are not published by any source we could verify - the operator's former website is no longer under the mine's control. Phone (870) 867-0104 and confirm the price before you drive out |
| Season & hours | no published hours; the mine has always run on the owners' schedule rather than posted times, so a phone call is mandatory. Verify the mine is still in business when you call |
| Kids | Family-friendly — Historically free or reduced for young children, but confirm by phone. This is a bare site with no facilities, no shade and no water - fine for kids used to a hot day outdoors, but bring everything you need. |
| Official source | Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism |
| Last checked | Checked against its source August 16, 2026 |
Hours, fees, and access rules change. Verify with the operator or land agency before you go.
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Before you go
What does Sweet Surrender Crystal Mine cost?
fees are not published by any source we could verify - the operator's former website is no longer under the mine's control. Phone (870) 867-0104 and confirm the price before you drive out Hours, fees, and access rules change. Verify with the operator or land agency before you go.
When is Sweet Surrender Crystal Mine open?
no published hours; the mine has always run on the owners' schedule rather than posted times, so a phone call is mandatory. Verify the mine is still in business when you call Hours, fees, and access rules change. Verify with the operator or land agency before you go.
Is Sweet Surrender Crystal Mine good for kids?
Yes — Sweet Surrender Crystal Mine works for families. Historically free or reduced for young children, but confirm by phone. This is a bare site with no facilities, no shade and no water - fine for kids used to a hot day outdoors, but bring everything you need.