The number one draw to the Murfreesboro area is the Crater of Diamonds State Park.

Crater of Diamonds State Park is open daily throughout the year with the exception of Thanksgiving Day, last half of the day on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. The Visitor Center is Open all Year.

Hours of Operation

Diamond Search Area

January-December from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

May 26 – Aug. 11 Sun. – Sat. 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Aug. 12 – Aug. 16 Sun. – Thur. 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Aug. 17 & Aug. 18 Fri. & Sat. 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Aug. 19 – Aug. 23 Sun. – Thur. 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Aug. 24 & Aug. 25 Fri. & Sat. 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Aug. 26 – Aug. 30 Sun. – Thur. 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Aug. 31 – Sept. 2 Fri. – Sun. 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Gift Shop/VIC/Camper Registration

January-December from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

May 26 – Aug. 11 Sun. – Sat. 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Aug. 12 – Aug. 16 Sun. – Thur. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Aug. 17 & Aug. 18 Fri. & Sat. 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Aug. 19 – Aug. 23 Sun. – Thur. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Aug. 24 & Aug. 25 Fri. & Sat. 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Aug. 26 – Aug. 30 Sun. – Thur. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Aug. 31 – Sept. 2 Fri. – Sun. 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Kimberlite Cafe Restaurant

Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend

May 26 – Aug. 12 Sun. – Sat. 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Aug. 13 – Aug. 17 Mon. – Fri. CLOSED

Aug. 18 & Aug. 19 Fri. & Sat. 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Aug. 20 – Aug. 24 Mon. – Fri. CLOSED

Aug. 25 & Aug. 26 Fri. & Sat. 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Aug. 27 – Aug. 31 Mon. – Fri. CLOSED

Sept. 1 – Sept. 3 Sat. – Mon. 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Diamond Springs Water Park

Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend

May 26 – Aug. 12 Sun. – Sat. 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Aug. 13 – Aug. 17 Mon. – Fri. CLOSED

Aug. 18 & Aug. 19 Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Aug. 20 – Aug. 24 Mon. – Fri. CLOSED

Aug. 25 & Aug. 26 Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Aug. 27 – Aug. 31 Mon. – Fri. CLOSED

Sept. 1 – Sept. 3 Sat. – Mon. 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Fees to search are $10 for ages 13 & up and $6 for ages 6-12. Ages 5 & under are still free.

Diamond Springs Water Park

The water park is located at the Crater of Diamonds State Park The perfect place to take a break at the Crater of Diamonds is the park’s mining-themed aquatic playground. Relax in the cool waters of this 4,166-square-foot wading pool featuring spray geysers, sprayers, water jets, animated waterspouts, cascades, two water slides, and waterfall hideaways. A spacious deck with pool furniture surrounds the pool.