Carrizozo Creek — Rockhounding in Cimarron County, Oklahoma

Carrizozo Creek is a mapped rockhounding spot in Cimarron County, Oklahoma. Reported finds include rose agate, agatized algae, agatized cyad wood. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Check locally
County: Cimarron County
State: Oklahoma
Coordinates: 36.99646, -102.97353

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 Carrizozo Creek

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

Rose AgateEncyclopedia →
Agatized AlgaeEncyclopedia →
Agatized Cyad WoodEncyclopedia →

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Carrizozo Creek.

Tri-State MarkerCimarron County, Oklahoma · 2 mi awayRose Agate

Across the state line from Carrizozo Creek

Carrizozo Creek 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.

Carrizozo Creek FAQ

Where is Carrizozo Creek?+

Carrizozo Creek is in Cimarron County, Oklahoma, at 36.99646, -102.97353.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Carrizozo Creek?+

Carrizozo Creek is reported to produce Rose Agate, Agatized Algae, Agatized Cyad Wood.

Is collecting allowed at Carrizozo Creek?+

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 Carrizozo Creek?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 36.99646, -102.97353 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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