Crater of Diamonds Campout (9/10/2021 to 9/12/2021)

Activity: 

Diamond Mining

Location: 

Crater of Diamonds State Park
209 State Park Rd
Murfreesboro, AR 71958

Camping at:

Cowhide Cove on Lake Greeson
Campsites 35 and 36
1993 Lake Greeson Estates
Murfreesboro, AR 71958

https://www.google.com/maps/place/1993+Lake+Greeson+Estates,+Murfreesboro,+AR+71958/@34.1742798,-93.6812867,16z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x86335eba26e330a5:0x85cdb133abbaece!8m2!3d34.1742785!4d-93.6773642

Departure Time:  

Meet Friday at 5:30 at the Church.  Depart at 6:00. 

Return Time:  

Sunday 12:30.          

Cost:  

$25, plus money for digging equipment (See details below)

Packing List: 

Water Bottles x2
Sun Screen
Wide Brimmed Hat
Digging Equipment (See List below)
Money to Rent Equipment (If needed)
See Camping Checklist for a list of gear needed.  https://www.bentontroop99.org/2020/02/16/campout-checklist/

Below is a link to some helpful videos on how to mine for diamonds.
https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/parks/crater-diamonds-state-park/digging-for-diamonds/how-do-i-search-for-diamonds

Food: 

Patrol Cooking.  See SPL for details.

Weather: 

Hot, mid 90’s during the day.  Mid 60’s in the evening.