Treasure Hunting in Arkansas

Ozark outlaw caches, Civil War battlefield bounty, and the only diamond mine in the U.S. open to the public.

Top Arkansas treasure regions: Ozark National Forest; Crater of Diamonds State Park; Ouachita Mountains; Mississippi River bluffs.

Famous documented cases in Arkansas: Jesse James Ozark caches; Confederate paymaster cache (Pea Ridge); Spanish silver caches along the Arkansas River.

Terrain in Arkansas: Steep Ozark ridges, sandstone overhangs, and river bottoms with strong LiDAR returns for foundations and trails.

Best seasons for field work in Arkansas: October–April. Tick and chigger activity is intense in summer.

Arkansas state parks are managed by Arkansas State Parks (https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/); check its rules before detecting in any state park.