Interpretive Programs
Park Interpreters present programs on a regular basis throughout the year. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, programs such as diamond mining demonstrations, rock hound hikes, and history walks may be offered during the day; evening nature programs may also be offered. Children ages 6-12 are invited to participate in the summer children's program series, "Crater Minors," which offers different fun, hands-on programs each week.
"Adventure Theater" and "Diamond Mining How-To" videos are available throughout the year.
Advance arrangements for special programs for bus tours, schools, and other groups can be made with an interpreter.
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Mining
The diamond field is open the same hours as the visitor center. The park features a 37-acre field of diamond bearing soil plowed approximately once a month when weather allows. Historic structures, old mining equipment, washing pavilions, and sun shelters are located on the field. Rock and mineral identification is provided at the Diamond Discovery Center.
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Camping
Fifty-nine campsites with water and electric hookups, two modern bathhouses with hot showers, a laundromat, and dump station are located in the campground.
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Diamond Springs Water Park
Diamond Springs Water Playground
Diamond Springs, which opened in the summer of 2004, is a 14,700 sq. ft. aquatic playground featuring a 4,166 sq. ft. wading pool with spray geysers, sprayers, water jets, animated waterspouts, cascades, water slides and water falls along with a deck and pool furniture. Visitors of all ages can enjoy this new aquatic park at Arkansas's diamond park. Learn more.
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Wildlife Observation Blind
One of the newest park offerings is a wildlife observation blind. A gravel walkway leads visitors through a secluded woodland setting to this blind, offering a perfect vantage point to view and photograph deer, turkey, squirrels, a variety of birds and other wildlife in their natural setting. The parking lot just inside the park entrance is adjacent to the observation blind's walkway.
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Fishing
Bank fishing for largemouth bass, catfish and bream on the Little Missouri River is available. Best fishing times are late summer, as the water is unusually cool because it comes out from under Lake Greeson Dam. Access to the river is also available at Terrell Access. This is a public boat‐launching ramp across from the park. Directions are available at the visitor center. Trout fishing can be outstanding on the Little Missouri River below Lake Greeson Dam. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission regularly stocks the river with trout from November through March, although you may fish for trout year-around. A fishing license is required. Licenses and trout stamps are available in Murfreesboro.
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Bait Shops
Country Mall Bait Shop, (870) 285-2848, located 3 miles north of Murfreesboro on Hwy 19 going towards Lake Greeson.
Fishing licenses also available at Miner's C-Stop, (870) 285-2719, (the Exxon convenience store) on Hwy 26.
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Trails
The River Trail is a 1.2 mile wooded trail from the campground to the scenic Little Missouri River. 0.6 miles of the trail are paved, making it the longest wheelchair accessible trail in Southwest Arkansas. The unpaved section of the trail is easily walked.
The Prospector Trail (1.2 miles) offers visitors a first-hand view or the park's unique geological features. The rock outcroppings along the west side of the trail are uncommon for this geographical area. The trail is easily walked.
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