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Families with kids will get the most out of this: rent sifting tools at the park, spend the morning on the 37-acre field, then cool off at Diamond Springs Water Park in the afternoon. Spring is the sweet spot before summer heat peaks.
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52 campsites
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Year-round
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Families with kids will get the most out of this: rent sifting tools at the park, spend the morning on the 37-acre field, then cool off at Diamond Springs Water Park in the afternoon. Spring is the sweet spot before summer heat peaks.
Serious hikers or scenery-seekers will find little here beyond short paved paths and flat plowed earth. Site 30 has leveling problems and a steep drop-off, so request a different site when booking through ReserveAmerica.
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While the park welcomes visitors year-round, spring and summer bring the most diamond hunters eager to try their luck under favorable skies. These warmer months also mean the seasonal Diamond Springs Water Park is open—perfect for cooling off after hours spent scanning the sun-drenched search field. Just remember to bring sun protection and plenty of water when you venture out to the crater, especially during summer when temperatures can soar across the exposed, plowed earth.
Spring is a peak season for diamond hunters with favorable weather and strong visitation.
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Full-hookup RV sites, walk-in tent sites, two modern bathhouses with hot showers and laundry, dump station, public Wi‑Fi, picnic tables, fire rings and lantern poles; many sites include tent pads.
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