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Lake Stanley Draper: Barite & Rose Rock Rockhounding in Cleveland County, Oklahoma

Updated July 2026

Rose rocks, clusters of barite crystals shaped like a blooming rose, are Oklahoma's state rock, and they weather out of the red Garber Sandstone across the Oklahoma City area. Lake Stanley Draper is one of the few public places where collecting them is still allowed, in a shoreline spot rockhounds call Rose Rock Island. Most historic rose rock localities are now closed private land, which makes this legal public access unusual. Reported finds include barite, rose rock. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

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Sunset over the shoreline of Lake Stanley Draper near Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Cleveland County
State: Oklahoma
Nearest road: Southeast 134th Street
Postcode: 73165
Coordinates: 35.33517, -97.36230

Geology at Lake Stanley Draper

This spot sits on ground mapped as water. Ore minerals here are typically tied to veins and replacement zones, with old workings marking the productive ground.

Mapped unit: water
Elevation: 1,200 ft

Geologic mapping via Macrostrat and the underlying state geological survey maps (CC BY 4.0). Bedrock at the surface can vary within a mapped unit.

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

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 Stanley Draper

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Lake Stanley Draper FAQ

Where is Lake Stanley Draper?+

Lake Stanley Draper is in Cleveland County, Oklahoma, at 35.33517, -97.36230. Nearest road: Southeast 134th Street.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Lake Stanley Draper?+

Lake Stanley Draper is reported to produce Barite, Rose Rock.

Is collecting allowed at Lake Stanley Draper?+

Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Lake Stanley Draper?+

A rock hammer, gloves, and safety glasses cover old mining-district ground. Stay out of shafts and adits; the best specimens typically come from dump piles.

How do I get to Lake Stanley Draper?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.33517, -97.36230 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Southeast 134th Street.

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