Alva — Rockhounding in Woods County, Oklahoma

Alva is a mapped rockhounding spot in Woods County, Oklahoma. Reported finds include banded agate, moss agate, chalcedony, chert, jasper. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Check locally
County: Woods County
State: Oklahoma
Nearest road: N2445 Road
Postcode: 73717
Coordinates: 36.78419, -98.65512

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 Alva

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Alva.

Across the state line from Alva

Alva 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.

Alva FAQ

Where is Alva?+

Alva is in Woods County, Oklahoma, at 36.78419, -98.65512. Nearest road: N2445 Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Alva?+

Alva is reported to produce Banded Agate, Moss Agate, Chalcedony, Chert, Jasper.

Is collecting allowed at Alva?+

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 Alva?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 36.78419, -98.65512 in Google Maps. The nearest road is N2445 Road.

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