Where to Find Alabaster in the United States
4 mapped alabaster spots across 3 U.S. states. Alabaster is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.
Learn about alabaster: properties & identification →Map showing where to find alabaster across the United States, with 4 mapped spots
Top states for alabaster
States ranked by number of alabaster spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused alabaster-in-state list.
Every alabaster spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckham CountyCR E1400 | Greer County |
| 34.9894, -99.4146 | Check locally |
| MangumCR E1400 | Greer County |
| 34.9846, -99.4089 | Check locally |
| General AreaCounty Road 19 | Childress County |
| 34.6109, -100.1063 | Public |
| CasperBryan-Evansville Road | Natrona County | 42.8623, -106.2854 | Public |
Alabaster rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find alabaster in the U.S.?+
Oklahoma, Texas, Wyoming have the highest concentrations of alabaster in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many alabaster rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
4 mapped spots across 3 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect alabaster on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like alabaster is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always check with the managing agency before a trip.
How do I identify alabaster in the field?+
Field identification of alabaster comes down to color, hardness, fracture, and luster. The RockHoundR app links to geology details for each spot to help narrow down what you might be picking up.
Hunt alabaster on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
