Quartz Crystal Capital of the World / Mt.Ida, AR.

FIDDLER'S RIDGE, Rock Shop / Bear Mt. Crystal Mine

Home Of  Some Of The Finest Quartz Crystals

Rock Shop Cabin Mine  

 

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Those of you who want to experience collecting your own crystal  will find our mine a fine  place to go. 

 It is within a 20 minute driving distance from the rock shop,  and is located in the beautiful   Ouachita national forest.

 Hours are 9 A.M. - 4 P.M.  daily       7 days a week

  Our fees are $20.00 per adult,  & $10.00 per child age 7-11                        

 6 and under  free if accompanied by paying adult. 

You are required to go to  the rock shop where you must sign a release form and

will be given a map with detailed instructions. 

We want you to have fun and be safe.

 Reservations are not necessary but are helpful when there are groups involved.

 You may bring your  own  digging tools. or Small hand tools,  are for sale at the shop

       

Wear suitable clothes - shoes should be sturdy, (no  sandals). The rocks are very sharp.

Remember, The area is primitive, so please keep that in mind when preparing for your trip,

 there is a port-a-potty  on site and

 we ask that you please carry out your own trash to help us keep the mine a safe, clean place to enjoy.

                                           

                                                                                                             

         

           

THE  ROAD  IS  fairly easy   ACCESS , you  drive your own vehicle  

 AND  THERE  IS  PLENTY  OF  ROOM  TO  PARK  .    

 

 There are designated areas for you to collect in, that are safe and certain rules do apply.

Only the personel are allowed in the pit area all others are prohibited from being in there for safety reasons and MSHA rules .

If you are caught in the pit you may be asked to leave the mine.

Email: fecho@ipa.net    for more information.
Phone: home  870-867-2314   or    the shop 870-867-2127

 

 

Send mail to fecho@ipa.net with questions or comments about this web site.
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Last modified: April 05, 2013