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Murfreesboro, Arkansas
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Visitors are allowed to keep any diamonds or gemstones they discover in the park's 37.5-acre search area.
The largest diamond discovered in the U.S., the 40.23-carat 'Uncle Sam' diamond, was unearthed at this park in 1924.
Crater of Diamonds State Park is unique in allowing visitors to hunt for diamonds in their natural volcanic source.
The park sits on an ancient volcanic crater, which is why diamonds are naturally present in the area.
In addition to diamond searching, the park features a water park, hiking trails, and camping facilities.
On average, visitors find around 600 diamonds each year at the park.
The visitor center provides information on the geology of the area and the history of diamond mining in Arkansas.
The park offers free identification and certification of diamonds found by visitors.
