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ARKANSAS QUARTZ CRYSTAL MINE- WELCOME TO SWEET SURRENDER CRYSTALS

we have moved a ton of dirt at the mine and are finding some real nice treasures.
 
updated july 3 2009

RANDY SKATES
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OWNER/OPERATOR

DIG YOUR OWN CRYSTALS,
       can you dig it?

Sweet Surrender Crystal mine is located in the beautiful Ouachita Mountains of Arkansas just north of Mt. Ida.  This area and these mountains are known for being the QUARTZ CRYSTAL CAPITAL OF THE WORLD.  Here is an opportunity for you to find nice crystals in an operational commercial mining operation. 
 
This is a primitive area with no facilities or services.  Wear suitable clothing and bring your own tools, containers or bucket, as well as food and drinks. 
 
Digging fee is $20.00 for adults and children ages 10-14 is $10.00. 
YOU keep all the that you find. 
 
Suggested tools for digging:  an old screwdriver, hand garden tools, sometimes a rock hammer and there are a few times when you may need the old digging bar. 
 
Please call before coming to let us know you are wanting to dig.  If we aren't working at the mine digging beautiful crystals, then we are at the house taking care of other responsibilites..  We are always happy to go open the mine for two people or more people.   If you are just one person, it isn't profitable to shut down what we are doing and open up for just one.   BUT if we are open, WALK INs are welcome whether you are one or several... thank you..  

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HOURS OF OPERATION ARE : 9/9:30 AM TO 4 PM
 
You can reach us by phone or by email if you want to talk call (to make reservations or questions on digging) (870) 867-7075  or (870)-867-7014 to talk with Becky.
 
We will give you a brief lesson on safety and let you know the places where you can and can't go.  After all this is a commercial operational mine.  You have to know the do's and don't's of the mine.  If you have trouble getting your eye going on finding crystals we will also show you what to look for and answer any and all of your questions.
 
There are two picnic tables for you to rest and/or eat your lunch.  Some just use them to sit on and talk to other diggers.  Several friendships have been formed at the mine with people trading email address and business cards. 
We even have a honeymoon couple show up on occasions that still come back to the mine for their anniversary.
 
We do also invite Rock and Mineral Clubs to the mine.  If there are several people in the club we will have extra people come to the mine to help.  These extra miners are their to help answer questions, and to help carry buckets and/or rocks.
 
Then if you still want more crystal other than what you have found at the mine, we can help there also.  We do sell crystals at a wholesale price clean or dirty.  (we won't tell anyone if buy them dirty). 
 
all I have to ask is 
" ARE YOU READY TO DIG CRYSTALS? "
 
 
 
 
 

Click here to be transported to a youtube video made by ray and marie.
It is of the mine and their experiences... 

COME TO HAVE FUN AND PLAY IN THE DIRT.

Digger searching for their find of the day
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Make sure you have gloves and good shoes

Our email address has changed...
not all links created here will access the new email address yet..  so you can email me at randyskates@windstream.net
Thank you for your patience

EMAIL OR CALL FOR A CHANCE TO PLAY ALSO.  randyskates@windstream.net or call Randy's cell (870)867-7075.  You can talk to Becky (870)867-7014.  Either one of us will more than happy to help you, answer your questions, and schedule your day to play in the dirt.  REMEMBER there are times we are in the mine and may not here the phone ring..  PLEASE leave a message...

HERE IS A BASIC MAP
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FROM MT. IDA TO THE MINE

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTION OR WANT TO DIG YOUR OWN CRYSTAL
randyskates@windstream.net

THE TOP OF THE HILL
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PARK AND WE WILL MEET YOU THERE.

directions

DIRECTIONS TO THE MINE ARE:  FROM MT. IDA TAKE HWY 27 NORTH (THRU WASHITA) TO HORSESHOE BEND ROAD.  HORSESHOE BEND ROAD IS 1/2 MILE PAST WASHITA ON THE RIGHT.    GO 1/2 MILE DOWN HORSESHOE BEND ROAD TO THE FIRST MAIL BOX ON THE RIGHT.(FLOYD IRONS)  TURN RIGHT ON THE FOREST SERVICE ROAD AND FOLLOW THE ROAD TO THE TOP OF THE HILL.

HORSESHOE BEND ROAD AND IRONS MAILBOX
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THE FOREST SERVICE ROAD TO TURN RIGHT ON

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