Wegner Quartz Crystal Mines, Mount Ida

We spent the day with our guide Lance at the Phantom Mine and had the best time! Last summer we visited the Crystal Forest site. The kids had such a good time I knew that we'd be stopping by here again. I wasn't sure if we should step up and pay to go to the Phantom Mine but I'm so glad we did! There were so many crystals to be found here. Lance was helpful and knowledgeable, pointing us in the right direction to find what we were looking for. He also hauled the full buckets of rocks into the truck for anyone who needed it. At the end, all of us were happy with our finds, having found something unique like a large phantom crystal or special because they're large and clear. When we were finished with our two 40 minute drives (in and out) and 4 hours of digging, the kids (7 and 8) were already asking when we could come back. Thank you Wegner Quartz Mine and Lance for a fun day!

What special people and special crystals!!! This was the first mine I went to when I got to Mount Ida, Arkansas! It was a good way to begin my geological journey from just simple rock hounding to full on digging for my own crystals. I would recommend this to anyone wanting to try this for the first time. You probably won’t pull the biggest rarest stuff out of here, but you will meet some of the best people out in Arkansas! Charley was my tour guide and he was THE BEST!!! We had an amazing time and I ended up going back for the phantom mines. I would highly recommend this tour if you can get it because you’ll find some special specimen. Can’t wait to come back and dig for moreeee!!!!!

We paid the $40 per person to go to the phantom mine. Totally worth it. We went with a great group of people. You get 4 hours at the mine it takes about 45 minutes each way to get there which they do take you up to the mind and their trucks. Bring snacks, lunch, drinks and lots of buckets. We went to three lines while visiting the area and I would have to say this was my number one. I will definitely be returning. Friendly staff for sure. It cost a little more than the other ones and you don't get to just stay as long as you want but those are the only things I can think to be a negative.

Charlie and Chris were so super helpful and sweet to us! The mine is a fun ride up and the crystals were plentiful. The mine is SUPER kid friendly, we brought all three of our children under the age of 5 and they easily lasted the 2 hours and wanted to stay for more even despite the rain! We 100% recommend Wegner for a good family friendly trip that will result in amazing finds!

Aboslutely amazing!!! Went for 2 hour mining. Our first time. Right after a good rain. Found a ton of gorgeous small clear quartz! Great for jewelry! Staff was great! They suggested the Hickory Nut Mountain observation view-- Which was STUNNING!!! 🤩 Highly suggest!! Especially after a good rain!! Great time and fantastic memories!! Photos aren't even ALL of what I got in 2 hours of fun!!