Where to Find Borate in the United States
2 mapped borate spots across 1 U.S. states. Borate is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.
Map showing where to find borate across the United States, with 2 mapped spots
Top states for borate
States ranked by number of borate spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused borate-in-state list.
Every borate spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaine CountyOK 8 | Blaine County |
| 35.9146, -98.3598 | Check locally |
| SouthardE0664 Road | Blaine County |
| 36.0524, -98.4619 | Check locally |
Borate rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find borate in the U.S.?+
Oklahoma have the highest concentrations of borate in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many borate rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
2 mapped spots across 1 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect borate on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like borate 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 borate in the field?+
Field identification of borate 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 borate on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
