Visitor Center
Beginning July 2009 the park visitor center is closed for renovation. While this building is closed, park visitors will access the diamond search area through the Diamond Discovery Center. The Center is open daily throughout the year except for Christmas Day, Thanksgiving Day and New Year's Day:
Memorial Day through Labor Day: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. (The last two weeks of August Mon. – Thur. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m./ Fri. Sat. & Sun. 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. /Labor Day 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Labor Day through Memorial Day: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Pets are allowed at all facilities with the exception of the Diamond Springs Water Park and Kimberlite Cafe', as long as they remain on a leash under the owner's control at all times.
The park offices are temporarily located in the pavilion.
Gift Shop
The Crater of Diamonds gift shop is temporarily located in the upper level of the Diamond Discovery Center while the visitor center is under renovation. The gift shop offers a wide selection of items for sale including souvenir caps, t-shirts, mugs, pins, patches, and spoons. You'll also find an assortment of gem and mineral field guides, diamond-hunting tools, cut and polished rocks and minerals, and novelty items. Drinks and snacks are available in the gift shop. Bagged ice is available for purchase at the pavilion.