Clabber Creek: Agate Rockhounding in Marion County, Arkansas

Updated June 2026

Clabber Creek is a mapped rockhounding spot in Marion County, Arkansas. Reported finds include agate. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Marion County
State: Arkansas
Nearest road: County Road 6075
Postcode: 72687
Coordinates: 36.15846, -92.60316

Geology at Clabber Creek

This spot sits on Powell Dolomite, mapped as dolostone that formed roughly 485 to 470 million years ago. Chert and agate nodules typically form inside carbonate rock like this and weather out as tough, waxy lumps in soils and creek beds.

Mapped unit: Powell Dolomite
Age: 485–470 Ma (Early Ordovician)
Rock types: dolostone
Elevation: 660 ft

Geologic mapping via Macrostrat and the underlying state geological survey maps (CC BY 4.0). Bedrock at the surface can vary within a mapped unit.

Best time to visit Clabber Creek

Conditions here are workable year-round, with typical highs from 48°F in winter to 89°F in summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, GILBERT station (13 mi away).

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

State guidance last verified: April 1, 2026

Ouachita National Forest — Mineral Collecting
Crater of Diamonds State Park — Rules and finds
Arkansas Geological Survey
Community submissions reviewed against published agency rules

Found at Clabber Creek

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Clabber Creek.

Across the state line from Clabber Creek

Clabber Creek is close enough to the Arkansas border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Clabber Creek FAQ

Where is Clabber Creek?+

Clabber Creek is in Marion County, Arkansas, at 36.15846, -92.60316. Nearest road: County Road 6075.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Clabber Creek?+

Clabber Creek is reported to produce Agate.

Is collecting allowed at Clabber Creek?+

Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Clabber Creek?+

Most agate and jasper is surface float: bring a spray bottle, a pick or small shovel, and a sturdy bag. Wet stones show their banding and translucence.

When is the best time to visit Clabber Creek?+

Clabber Creek is workable year-round.

How do I get to Clabber Creek?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 36.15846, -92.60316 in Google Maps. The nearest road is County Road 6075.

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