Where to Find Barite in Oklahoma
Oklahoma has 7 mapped collecting spots that report barite, spread across 5 counties. The largest share sits in Cleveland County County with 3 spots.
Map of 7 barite collecting spots in Oklahoma
Best counties for barite in Oklahoma
Ranked by the number of mapped barite spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Cleveland County3 spots
- Hughes County1 spot
- Johnston County1 spot
- Oklahoma County1 spot
- Ottawa County1 spot
Every barite spot we track in Oklahoma
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Stanley DraperSoutheast 134th Street | Cleveland County |
| 35.3352, -97.3623 | Check locally |
| Lake Thunderbird108th Avenue Northeast | Cleveland County |
| 35.2259, -97.2816 | Check locally |
| NobleEast Chestnut Street | Cleveland County |
| 35.1393, -97.3947 | Check locally |
| Holdenville | Hughes County | 35.1374, -96.3971 | Check locally | |
| Old Thompson Ranch | Johnston County | 34.4696, -96.7732 | Check locally | |
| Oklahoma CityTrosper Drive | Oklahoma County |
| 35.4339, -97.4692 | Check locally |
| MiamiCR S620 | Ottawa County | 36.9849, -94.7601 | Check locally |
Before you go
Read the barite identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Barite in the encyclopedia.
Barite in Oklahoma FAQ
Where can you find barite in Oklahoma?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Cleveland County County, Hughes County County, and Johnston County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many barite spots are mapped in Oklahoma?+
7 spots across 5 counties. The RockHoundR app keeps the same spots on an offline map with public land overlays, geology layers, and your saved finds.
Is it legal to collect barite in Oklahoma?+
Hand collecting of common rocks and minerals in small amounts for personal use is generally allowed on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are closed to collecting. 0 of the 7 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
Where else to find barite
Hunt barite in Oklahoma with the map in your pocket
RockHoundR puts these spots on an offline map with BLM and Forest Service overlays, geology layers, and a log for your finds.
