Wichita Mountains: Amphibole & Zircon Rockhounding in Comanche County, Oklahoma

Updated July 2026

Wichita Mountains is a mapped rockhounding spot in Comanche County, Oklahoma. Reported finds include amphibole, zircon. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Permission required
County: Comanche County
State: Oklahoma
Nearest road: Post Oak Falls
Coordinates: 34.71614, -98.72946

Geology at Wichita Mountains

This spot sits on Wichita Granite Group, mapped as granite that formed roughly 510 to 495 million years ago. Plutonic rock like this weathers slowly into grus and boulders, and the most productive collecting is typically in weathered zones and drainages.

Mapped unit: Wichita Granite Group
Age: 510–495 Ma (Middle Cambrian)
Rock types: granite
Elevation: 1,650 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 Wichita Mountains

Best months: September to June. Typical highs run 95°F in midsummer and 52°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 29°F. Summer heat here is intense, so carry more water than you think you need and work the early morning.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, WICHITA MTN WR station (1 mi away).

Land & collecting status

Permission required before collecting

Requires landowner or agency permission before any collecting. Do not enter without explicit authorization.

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 Wichita Mountains

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Wichita Mountains

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

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Wichita Mountains FAQ

Where is Wichita Mountains?+

Wichita Mountains is in Comanche County, Oklahoma, at 34.71614, -98.72946. Nearest road: Post Oak Falls.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Wichita Mountains?+

Wichita Mountains is reported to produce Amphibole, Zircon.

Is collecting allowed at Wichita Mountains?+

Permission required before collecting. Requires landowner or agency permission before any collecting. Do not enter without explicit authorization. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Wichita Mountains?+

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 Wichita Mountains?+

The most comfortable months at Wichita Mountains are September to June. Summer heat here is intense, so carry more water than you think you need and work the early morning.

How do I get to Wichita Mountains?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 34.71614, -98.72946 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Post Oak Falls.

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