Tahlequah — Rockhounding in Cherokee County, Oklahoma

Tahlequah is a mapped rockhounding spot in Cherokee County, Oklahoma. Reported finds include pyrite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Check locally
County: Cherokee County
State: Oklahoma
Nearest road: South 540 Road
Postcode: 74464
Coordinates: 35.92608, -94.92727

Land & collecting status

Confirm rules before collecting

Land status here is not confirmed. Verify with the managing agency before collecting — federal, state, and tribal rules differ.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

Sources: RockHoundR public spot dataset, app land overlays, and local agency review before each trip.

Found at Tahlequah

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Tahlequah.

Across the state line from Tahlequah

Tahlequah is close enough to the Oklahoma border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Tahlequah FAQ

Where is Tahlequah?+

Tahlequah is in Cherokee County, Oklahoma, at 35.92608, -94.92727. Nearest road: South 540 Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Tahlequah?+

Tahlequah is reported to produce Pyrite.

Is collecting allowed at Tahlequah?+

Confirm rules before collecting. Land status here is not confirmed. Verify with the managing agency before collecting — federal, state, and tribal rules differ. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

How do I get to Tahlequah?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.92608, -94.92727 in Google Maps. The nearest road is South 540 Road.

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