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Rockhounding in Oklahoma

34 mapped spots across 23 counties. Oklahoma produces a wide range of rockhounding-grade material — see the full list of spots, minerals, and access notes below.

Map showing 34 rockhounding spots in Oklahoma

Top minerals found in Oklahoma

Counts reflect how many spots in this list mention each mineral.

Rockhounding near major Oklahoma cities

Day-trip range. Each section lists the closest mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of the city — most are inside a 2 to 3 hour drive.

Neighboring states with rockhounding

Geology rarely respects state borders. These states share mapped rockhounding country with Oklahoma — useful when Oklahoma is the start, not the whole trip. Each card links to the closest county across the line.

Rockhounding by county in Oklahoma

County pages are linked once we have at least 3 mapped spots for a focused guide with coordinates, mineral notes, and nearby spots.

Every rockhounding spot in Oklahoma

Sorted by county. Tap coordinates to open in Google Maps, or open RockHoundR for the full map view with land overlays and weather.

SpotCountyMineralsCoordinatesAccess
Great Salt PlainsAlfalfa County36.7130, -98.2667Paid / fee
AtokaMitchell RoadAtoka County34.4285, -96.0754Check locally
Blaine CountyOK 8Blaine County
  • Priceite
  • Proberite
  • Ulexite
  • Borate
35.9146, -98.3598Check locally
SouthardE0664 RoadBlaine County
  • Priceite
  • Proberite
  • Ulexite
  • Borate
36.0524, -98.4619Check locally
ApacheN2540 RoadCaddo County
  • Fluorescent Calcite
34.8574, -98.4668Check locally
El RenoJones Road NortheastCanadian County35.5574, -97.9452Check locally
TahlequahSouth 540 RoadCherokee County35.9261, -94.9273Check locally
Carrizozo CreekCimarron County
  • Rose Agate
  • Agatized Algae
  • Agatized Cyad Wood
36.9965, -102.9735Check locally
Tri-State MarkerE0007 RoadCimarron County
  • Rose Agate
36.9991, -103.0006Check locally
Lake Stanley DraperSoutheast 134th StreetCleveland County35.3352, -97.3623Check locally
Lake Thunderbird108th Avenue NortheastCleveland County35.2259, -97.2816Check locally
NobleEast Chestnut StreetCleveland County35.1393, -97.3947Check locally
LehighCoal County34.5150, -96.2299Check locally
Wichita MountainsPost Oak FallsComanche County34.7161, -98.7295Check locally
RandlettCounty Road N2600Cotton County34.1603, -98.3505Check locally
Seiling & TalogaUS 183Dewey County36.0925, -98.9526Check locally
PaoliGarvin County34.8184, -97.2291Check locally
Beckham CountyCR E1400Greer County34.9894, -99.4146Check locally
MangumCR E1400Greer County34.9846, -99.4089Check locally
MangumUS 283;OK 9;OK 34Greer County34.9265, -99.5043Check locally
BuffaloUS 64;US 183Harper County36.8499, -99.6278Check locally
RosstonHarper County36.9154, -99.8735Check locally
HoldenvilleHughes County35.1374, -96.3971Check locally
AltusJackson County34.6406, -99.2934Check locally
Mill CreekCenter RoadJohnston County34.4099, -96.8075Check locally
Old Thompson RanchJohnston County34.4696, -96.7732Check locally
Lake SpavinawMickey Mantle Memorial HighwayMayes County36.3876, -95.0620Check locally
Oklahoma CityTrosper DriveOklahoma County35.4339, -97.4692Check locally
MiamiCR S620Ottawa County36.9849, -94.7601Check locally
PeoriaOttawa County36.9036, -94.6557Check locally
Racine & SenecaOttawa County
  • Tripoli
36.9035, -94.6550Public
AntlersUS 271Pushmataha County
  • Green Quartz
34.2493, -95.6024Check locally
Tenmile CreekNapier DrivePushmataha County
  • Grahamite
34.3732, -95.7439Check locally
AlvaN2445 RoadWoods County36.7842, -98.6551Check locally

Oklahoma rockhounding FAQ

Is rockhounding legal in Oklahoma?+
Casual hand collecting is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Oklahoma, with daily and annual limits set by the managing field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal lands are off-limits. Always confirm rules with the local agency before a trip.
What rocks and minerals can you find in Oklahoma?+
Oklahoma spots in this list most commonly produce Barite, Chert, Jasper, Rose Rocks, Agate. The full list across all spots is broader.
How many rockhounding sites are in Oklahoma?+
RockHoundR currently lists 34 rockhounding spots in Oklahoma across 23 counties. Many more exist; the app keeps your private finds saved alongside the public ones.
Can I take rocks home from Oklahoma public land?+
On most BLM and Forest Service land, recreational hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed in reasonable amounts. Vertebrate fossils, archaeological items, and posted mining-claim minerals are not. Check the field office for current limits.

Map every Oklahoma spot in the app

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