Where to Find Pyrite in Oklahoma

3 mapped pyrite rockhounding spots in Oklahoma, across 3 counties. Pyrite — fool's gold — is brassy iron sulfide that often forms perfect cubes.

Map of 3 pyrite rockhounding spots in Oklahoma

Pyrite by county in Oklahoma

Counties ranked by number of pyrite spots in our database.

Every pyrite spot in Oklahoma

Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.

SpotCountyMineralsCoordinatesAccess
TahlequahSouth 540 RoadCherokee County35.9261, -94.9273Check locally
Lake SpavinawMickey Mantle Memorial HighwayMayes County36.3876, -95.0620Check locally
MiamiCR S620Ottawa County36.9849, -94.7601Check locally

Pyrite in Oklahoma FAQ

Where can I find pyrite in Oklahoma?+
RockHoundR tracks 3 pyrite spots in Oklahoma, spread across 3 counties. The strongest concentration is in Cherokee County.
Is collecting pyrite legal in Oklahoma?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like pyrite is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Oklahoma, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always confirm rules before a trip.
What is the best pyrite location in Oklahoma?+
Cherokee County has the most pyrite spots in our database for Oklahoma. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.

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