Lake Spavinaw — Rockhounding in Mayes County, Oklahoma

Lake Spavinaw is a mapped rockhounding spot in Mayes County, Oklahoma. Reported finds include cerussite, galena, magnetite, goethite, pyrite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Map showing Lake Spavinaw in Mayes County, Oklahoma

Quick details

Access
Check locally
Nearest road
Mickey Mantle Memorial Highway
Postcode
74366

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 Lake Spavinaw

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Lake Spavinaw.

Across the state line from Lake Spavinaw

Lake Spavinaw 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.

Lake Spavinaw FAQ

Where is Lake Spavinaw?+
Lake Spavinaw is in Mayes County, Oklahoma, at 36.38765, -95.06199. Nearest road: Mickey Mantle Memorial Highway.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Lake Spavinaw?+
Lake Spavinaw is reported to produce Cerussite, Galena, Magnetite, Goethite, Pyrite, Quartz, Dolomite.
Is collecting allowed at Lake Spavinaw?+
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 Lake Spavinaw?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 36.38765, -95.06199 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Mickey Mantle Memorial Highway.

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