Where to Find Yellow Ocher in the United States
2 mapped yellow ocher spots across 2 U.S. states. Yellow Ocher 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 yellow ocher across the United States, with 2 mapped spots
Top states for yellow ocher
States ranked by number of yellow ocher spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused yellow ocher-in-state list.
Every yellow ocher spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laketon | Carlisle County |
| 36.8751, -89.0966 | Public |
| Luka | Tishomingo County |
| 34.7964, -88.2008 | Public |
Yellow Ocher rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find yellow ocher in the U.S.?+
Kentucky, Mississippi have the highest concentrations of yellow ocher in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many yellow ocher rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
2 mapped spots across 2 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect yellow ocher on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like yellow ocher 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 yellow ocher in the field?+
Field identification of yellow ocher 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 yellow ocher on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
