Crater of Diamonds State Park
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- $3 per adult
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- arkansas.com(870) 285-3113
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 903 acres, Crater of Diamonds State Park lies in Pike County, about 3 miles southeast of Murfreesboro.
On the water side, there is a swimming beach. Overnight options include 2 camping areas, with RV sites with full hookups and tent sites.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visitor center | Daily | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Park Facilities (Visitor Center/Gift Shop/Diamond Discovery Center) Open daily 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Campground/Picnic Area: Open all year
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Pools & Beaches: Adult Chaperone (non-water admission) | $3 |
| Admission: Child(ren) under 6 years | Free |
| Admission: Child(ren) 6-12 years | $7 |
| Admission: Adult(s) over 12 years | $15 |
Official wording
Pools & Beaches: Adult Chaperone (non-water admission): $3 Admission: Child(ren) under 6 years: $0 Admission: Child(ren) 6-12 years: $7 Admission: Adult(s) over 12 years: $15
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Arkansas State Parks reservations (reserve.arkansasstateparks.com)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed
Pets Pets are allowed in all facilities, with the exception of the park gift shop and Diamond Springs Water Park, as long as they remain on a leash under the owner's control at all times.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class AAA - 50-, 30-, 20-Amp/Water/Sewer Class AAA - 50-, 30-, 20-Amp/Water/Sewer | — | 50-, 30-, 20-Amp/Water/Sewer | — |
| Class D - Walk-In Tent Sites Class D - Walk-In Tent Sites | — | — |
Camping details from the park
Class AAA - 50-, 30-, 20-Amp/Water/Sewer
Class D - Walk-In Tent Sites
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
Camping
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Missouri River Trail | — | — | Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/little-missouri-river-trail |
| Prospector Trail | — | — | Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/prospector-trail |
| Wildlife Observation Blind Trail | — | — | Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/wildlife-observation-blind-trail |
Swimming
Diamond Springs Water Park
The Diamond Springs Water Park is a family experience with certified lifeguards on duty. It is a great place to cool off after a hot day of searching for diamonds. Open seasonally from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day (please call the park for specific days and hours of operation).
Persons under 42 inches in height: $10
Persons 42 inches in height and taller: $12
Adult Chaperone (non-water admission): $3
Family Season Pass: $230
Each additional group person: $6
Amenities
Facilities
- Group facilities
Water
- Swimming beach
Camping
- Tent camping
- Electric hookups
- Sewer hookups
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 209 State Park Rd
Murfreesboro, AR 71958 - Nearest town
- Murfreesboro — about 3 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 34.0323, -93.6702
- Phone
- (870) 285-3113
- CraterofDiamonds@arkansas.com
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Arkansas State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Arkansas State Parks park map (Leaflet features in drupalSettings)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology