Rockhounding near Oklahoma City, OK
34 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Oklahoma City, most inside a 2 to 3 hour drive, 9 of them on public land. Below: every place to go rock hunting, closest first, with what each one produces and its land access.
Covering parts of Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas.
Every rock collecting spot within 150 miles of Oklahoma City
Oklahoma CityOklahoma County, Oklahoma · 4 mi awayCheck locally · Barite, Rose Rock
Best spotLake Stanley DraperCleveland County, Oklahoma · 13 mi awayPublic access · Barite, Rose Rock
Lake ThunderbirdCleveland County, Oklahoma · 21 mi awayCheck locally · Barite, Rose Rock
Best spotNobleCleveland County, Oklahoma · 24 mi awayPermission required · Barite, Rose Rock
El RenoCanadian County, Oklahoma · 25 mi awayCheck locally · Agate, Jasper, Petrified Wood
PaoliGarvin County, Oklahoma · 48 mi awayCheck locally · Malachite
Blaine CountyBlaine County, Oklahoma · 57 mi awayCheck locally · Priceite, Proberite, Ulexite +1
SouthardBlaine County, Oklahoma · 67 mi awayCheck locally · Priceite, Proberite, Ulexite +1
HoldenvilleHughes County, Oklahoma · 67 mi awayCheck locally · Barite
ApacheCaddo County, Oklahoma · 68 mi awayCheck locally · Fluorescent Calcite
Old Thompson RanchJohnston County, Oklahoma · 81 mi awayCheck locally · Barite, Iron
Mill CreekJohnston County, Oklahoma · 83 mi awayCheck locally · Manganese
Wichita MountainsComanche County, Oklahoma · 86 mi awayPermission required · Amphibole, Zircon
Best spotGloss Mountain State ParkMajor County, Oklahoma · 86 mi awayCheck locally · Selenite, Gypsum
Best spotSeiling & TalogaDewey County, Oklahoma · 91 mi awayPermission required · Agate, Jasper, Petrified Wood
Best spotGreat Salt PlainsAlfalfa County, Oklahoma · 96 mi awayPublic access · Selenite, Halite
LehighCoal County, Oklahoma · 98 mi awayCheck locally · Manganese
RandlettCotton County, Oklahoma · 102 mi awayCheck locally · Malachite
Best spotAtokaAtoka County, Oklahoma · 109 mi awayPermission required · Novaculite, Chert
Best spotAlvaWoods County, Oklahoma · 111 mi awayPermission required · Banded Agate, Moss Agate, Chalcedony +2
MangumGreer County, Oklahoma · 112 mi awayCheck locally · Alabaster, Quartz
Beckham CountyGreer County, Oklahoma · 112 mi awayCheck locally · Alabaster, Selenite, Petrified Wood
AltusJackson County, Oklahoma · 116 mi awayCheck locally · Smoky Quartz
Best spotMangumGreer County, Oklahoma · 118 mi awayPermission required · Agatized Wood
Medicine Lodge RiverBarber County, Kansas · 122 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Jasper, Agatized Wood +3
Tenmile CreekPushmataha County, Oklahoma · 126 mi awayCheck locally · Grahamite
Medicine LodgeBarber County, Kansas · 129 mi awayPublic access · Petrified Wood
AetnaBarber County, Kansas · 137 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Agatized Wood
AntlersPushmataha County, Oklahoma · 137 mi awayCheck locally · Green Quartz
Rock TownCowley County, Kansas · 139 mi awayPublic access · Geode
Chikaskia RiverKingman County, Kansas · 139 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Jasper, Petrified Wood
Best spotLyndon B. Johnson National Grassland (Black Creek Lake)Wise County, Texas · 147 mi awayPublic access · Fossilized Oyster, Agate, Petrified Wood +1
General AreaWise County, Texas · 147 mi awayPublic access · Pyrite Cube
TahlequahCherokee County, Oklahoma · 149 mi awayCheck locally · Pyrite
Most-reported finds near Oklahoma City
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.
- Petrified Wood7
- Agate6
- Barite6
- Jasper5
- Chert4
- Rose Rock4
- Agatized Wood3
- Selenite3
- Alabaster2
- Borate2
- Chalcedony2
- Malachite2
Hunting something specific near Oklahoma City?
These materials have enough dedicated spots around Oklahoma City to earn their own page, with distances and a separate map.
Oklahoma City rockhounding FAQ
Where can I go rockhounding near Oklahoma City?+
There are 34 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The closest is Oklahoma City in Oklahoma County, roughly 4 miles away. Every one is listed on this page, closest first.
What rocks and minerals can you find near Oklahoma City?+
Spots within driving distance of Oklahoma City most commonly produce petrified wood, agate, barite, jasper, chert, rose rock.
Is rockhounding legal near Oklahoma City?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Each spot page on this site lists access status; always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
Are there free places to rockhound near Oklahoma City?+
9 of the 34 spots here are mapped as public access, with no dig fee. Some sit in parks or forests that charge for parking or day use, so check with the land manager first.
Where can I go gem hunting or crystal digging near Oklahoma City?+
3 of the mapped spots near Oklahoma City report quartz or amethyst. The closest is Mangum, about 112 miles out.
How far do most rockhounders drive from Oklahoma City?+
Most weekend trips from Oklahoma City fall inside a 2 to 3 hour drive, which is roughly the 150-mile radius shown on this page. Closer spots are good for half-day outings; the outer ones are better as overnight trips.
More state coverage
The spots above span 3 states. Open the state page for the full county-by-county view.
