Luka: Red Ocher & Yellow Ocher Rockhounding in Tishomingo County, Mississippi

Updated June 2026

Luka is a mapped rockhounding spot in Tishomingo County, Mississippi. Reported finds include red ocher, yellow ocher. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Tishomingo County
State: Mississippi
Postcode: 38852
Coordinates: 34.79638, -88.20076

Geology at Luka

This spot sits on Eutaw formation, mapped as sand and clay that formed roughly 100 to 66 million years ago. Loose deposits like these are float-collecting ground: erosion keeps moving durable rocks and minerals into gravel bars, cutbanks, and washes.

Mapped unit: Eutaw formation
Age: 100–66 Ma (Late Cretaceous)
Rock types: sand and clay
Elevation: 610 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 Luka

Conditions here are workable year-round, with typical highs from 49°F in winter to 88°F in summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, IUKA station (2 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.

Sources: RockHoundR public spot dataset, app land overlays, and local agency review before each trip.

Found at Luka

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

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Luka.

Across the state line from Luka

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

Luka FAQ

Where is Luka?+

Luka is in Tishomingo County, Mississippi, at 34.79638, -88.20076.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Luka?+

Luka is reported to produce Red Ocher, Yellow Ocher.

Is collecting allowed at Luka?+

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 Luka?+

A rock hammer, sturdy gloves, safety glasses, and a collecting bag cover the basics here. Add a spray bottle: wet rock shows color and pattern that dry rock hides.

When is the best time to visit Luka?+

Luka is workable year-round.

How do I get to Luka?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 34.79638, -88.20076 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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