Rockhounding in Oklahoma
34 mapped spots across 23 counties. Oklahoma produces a wide range of rockhounding-grade material — see the full list of spots, minerals, and access notes below.
Map showing 34 rockhounding spots in Oklahoma
Top minerals found in Oklahoma
Counts reflect how many spots in this list mention each mineral.
- Barite7
- Chert4
- Jasper4
- Rose Rocks4
- Agate3
- Galena3
- Petrified Wood3
- Pyrite3
- Quartz3
- Alabaster2
- Aragonite2
- Borate2
Rockhounding by county in Oklahoma
County pages are linked once we have at least 3 mapped spots for a focused guide with coordinates, mineral notes, and nearby spots.
Every rockhounding spot in Oklahoma
Sorted by county. Tap coordinates to open in Google Maps, or open RockHoundR for the full map view with land overlays and weather.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Salt Plains | Alfalfa County | 36.7130, -98.2667 | Paid / fee | |
| AtokaMitchell Road | Atoka County |
| 34.4285, -96.0754 | Check locally |
| Blaine CountyOK 8 | Blaine County |
| 35.9146, -98.3598 | Check locally |
| SouthardE0664 Road | Blaine County |
| 36.0524, -98.4619 | Check locally |
| ApacheN2540 Road | Caddo County |
| 34.8574, -98.4668 | Check locally |
| El RenoJones Road Northeast | Canadian County | 35.5574, -97.9452 | Check locally | |
| TahlequahSouth 540 Road | Cherokee County | 35.9261, -94.9273 | Check locally | |
| Carrizozo Creek | Cimarron County |
| 36.9965, -102.9735 | Check locally |
| Tri-State MarkerE0007 Road | Cimarron County |
| 36.9991, -103.0006 | Check locally |
| 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 |
| Lehigh | Coal County | 34.5150, -96.2299 | Check locally | |
| Wichita MountainsPost Oak Falls | Comanche County |
| 34.7161, -98.7295 | Check locally |
| RandlettCounty Road N2600 | Cotton County | 34.1603, -98.3505 | Check locally | |
| Seiling & TalogaUS 183 | Dewey County |
| 36.0925, -98.9526 | Check locally |
| Paoli | Garvin County | 34.8184, -97.2291 | Check locally | |
| Beckham CountyCR E1400 | Greer County |
| 34.9894, -99.4146 | Check locally |
| MangumCR E1400 | Greer County |
| 34.9846, -99.4089 | Check locally |
| MangumUS 283;OK 9;OK 34 | Greer County | 34.9265, -99.5043 | Check locally | |
| BuffaloUS 64;US 183 | Harper County | 36.8499, -99.6278 | Check locally | |
| Rosston | Harper County | 36.9154, -99.8735 | Check locally | |
| Holdenville | Hughes County | 35.1374, -96.3971 | Check locally | |
| Altus | Jackson County | 34.6406, -99.2934 | Check locally | |
| Mill CreekCenter Road | Johnston County | 34.4099, -96.8075 | Check locally | |
| Old Thompson Ranch | Johnston County | 34.4696, -96.7732 | Check locally | |
| Lake SpavinawMickey Mantle Memorial Highway | Mayes County | 36.3876, -95.0620 | Check locally | |
| Oklahoma CityTrosper Drive | Oklahoma County |
| 35.4339, -97.4692 | Check locally |
| MiamiCR S620 | Ottawa County | 36.9849, -94.7601 | Check locally | |
| Peoria | Ottawa County | 36.9036, -94.6557 | Check locally | |
| Racine & Seneca | Ottawa County |
| 36.9035, -94.6550 | Public |
| AntlersUS 271 | Pushmataha County |
| 34.2493, -95.6024 | Check locally |
| Tenmile CreekNapier Drive | Pushmataha County |
| 34.3732, -95.7439 | Check locally |
| AlvaN2445 Road | Woods County | 36.7842, -98.6551 | Check locally |
Oklahoma rockhounding FAQ
Is rockhounding legal in Oklahoma?+
Casual hand collecting is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Oklahoma, with daily and annual limits set by the managing field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal lands are off-limits. Always confirm rules with the local agency before a trip.
What rocks and minerals can you find in Oklahoma?+
Oklahoma spots in this list most commonly produce Barite, Chert, Jasper, Rose Rocks, Agate. The full list across all spots is broader.
How many rockhounding sites are in Oklahoma?+
RockHoundR currently lists 34 rockhounding spots in Oklahoma across 23 counties. Many more exist; the app keeps your private finds saved alongside the public ones.
Can I take rocks home from Oklahoma public land?+
On most BLM and Forest Service land, recreational hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed in reasonable amounts. Vertebrate fossils, archaeological items, and posted mining-claim minerals are not. Check the field office for current limits.
Map every Oklahoma spot in the app
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