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Lake Stanley Draper
Lake Stanley Draper is a documented mineral occurrence near OK. Reported specimens include Barite, Rose Rocks. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsRockhounding sites near Oklahoma City
24 rockhounding collecting sites within about 100 miles of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
This page lists 24 natural rockhounding sites near Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, sorted by distance within about 100 miles.
Where can you collect near Oklahoma City?
Near Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, our directory maps 24 natural rockhounding sites within about 100 miles of the city center — including 1 quartz & crystals, 1 agate & jasper, 19 fossilss, and 3 others. The closest mapped spot is Lake Stanley Draper (13 mi straight-line). Distances are not drive time; open each listing for directions, fee notes, access rules, and safety context before you travel.
At a glance — rockhounding sites near Oklahoma City
| Central place | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
|---|---|
| Search radius | About 100 miles |
| Mapped spots | 24 |
| Closest listing | Lake Stanley Draper (13 mi) |
| Specimen types | Quartz & Crystals (1), Agate & Jasper (1), Fossils (19), Other (3) |
| Typical fees | 24 varies |
All rockhounding sites near Oklahoma City
24 rockhounding collecting sites in Oklahoma, sorted by distance from the city center. For live GPS sorting, use rockhounding sites near me.
FossilOK
Norman
Fossil collection site in the Hennessey, Cleveland County, Oklahoma. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Noble
Fossil collection site in the Hennessey, Cleveland County, Oklahoma. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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El Reno
El Reno is a documented mineral occurrence near OK. Reported specimens include Agate, Jasper, Petrified wood. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Painter Ranch
Fossil collection site, Kingfisher County, Oklahoma. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Blaine County
Blaine County is a documented mineral occurrence near OK. Reported specimens include Priceite, Proberite, Ulexite, Borate. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Tasch Nobel V, Bed 7
Fossil collection site in the Wellington, Oklahoma. Environment: lacustrine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Omnh V1005
Fossil collection site in the Ada, Seminole County, Oklahoma. Environment: coarse channel fill. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Midco Locality 15
Fossil collection site in the Wellington, Oklahoma. Environment: lacustrine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Midco Locality 12
Fossil collection site in the Wellington, Oklahoma. Environment: lacustrine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Midco Locality 4
Fossil collection site in the Wellington, Oklahoma. Environment: lacustrine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Midco Locality 8
Fossil collection site in the Wellington, Oklahoma. Environment: lacustrine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Road Cut On U. S. Highway 77, 2.5 Miles North Of Springer
Fossil collection site in the Viola Springs, Carter County, Oklahoma. Environment: offshore indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Southard
Southard is a documented mineral occurrence near OK. Reported specimens include Priceite, Proberite, Ulexite, Borate. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Cc 0341. Chandler Creek Section, Unit 04. Wichita Mountains
Fossil collection site in the Reagan Sandstone, Comanche County, Oklahoma. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Midco Locality 1
Fossil collection site in the Wellington, Oklahoma. Environment: lacustrine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Brick Plant Quarry, Southwest Edge Of The Ada. Ne1/4 Se1/4 Sec. 4 T3n, R6e
Fossil collection site in the Francis, Oklahoma. Environment: offshore. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Apache
Apache is a documented mineral occurrence near OK. Reported specimens include Fluorescent Calcite crystals. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Locality 05. 1/2 Mile Ssw Of Cedar Hill & Three Miles Se Of Lawrence Quarry
Fossil collection site in the Henryhouse, Ponotoc County, Oklahoma. Environment: carbonate indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Elpidocrinus-parapisocrinus Tennesseensis Assoc., Henryhouse Fm., Cedar Hill
Fossil collection site in the Henryhouse, Oklahoma. Environment: deep subtidal ramp. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Midco Locality 5
Fossil collection site in the Wellington, Oklahoma. Environment: lacustrine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Kr-66
Fossil collection site in the Kindblade, Kiowa County, Oklahoma. Environment: reef, buildup or bioherm. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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South Carnegie Site
Fossil collection site, Kiowa County, Oklahoma. Environment: fissure fill. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Locality 27. Chimneyhill Creek And Bluff To North, 7 Miles South Of Ada
Fossil collection site in the Henryhouse, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. Environment: carbonate indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
View detailsMap of rockhounding sites near Oklahoma City
Pins within about 100 miles — open a listing for fees, access, and directions.
24 sites mapped near Oklahoma City
Closest sites by distance
- Lake Stanley Draper — 13 mi · Barite
- Norman — 17 mi · Fossil
- Noble — 24 mi · Fossil
- El Reno — 25 mi · Agate
- Painter Ranch — 50 mi · Fossil
- Blaine County — 57 mi · Priceite
- Tasch Nobel V, Bed 7 — 57 mi · Fossil
- Omnh V1005 — 59 mi · Fossil
- Midco Locality 15 — 61 mi · Fossil
- Midco Locality 12 — 62 mi · Fossil
- Midco Locality 4 — 62 mi · Fossil
- Midco Locality 8 — 62 mi · Fossil
- Road Cut On U. S. Highway 77, 2.5 Miles North Of Springer — 65 mi · Fossil
- Southard — 67 mi · Priceite
- Cc 0341. Chandler Creek Section, Unit 04. Wichita Mountains — 68 mi · Fossil
Types of rockhounding sites near Oklahoma City
Browse by specimen type in Oklahoma — each link opens the full state directory for that category.
Quartz & Crystals (1)
Quartz veins, crystal pockets, and pegmatite sites — from Herkimer diamonds to Arkansas clear quartz.
Agate & Jasper (1)
Where to find agates and jasper in the U.S. — Lake Superior beaches, Ellensburg blue, Wyoming Sweetwater fields, Texas Terlingua, Mojave desert beds, and colorful chalcedony shorelines.
Fossils (19)
Trilobites, brachiopods, petrified wood, and other paleontological collecting on public land.
Other (3)
Mixed or specialty collecting — zeolites, fluorescent minerals, thundereggs, and unique regional finds.
Natural collecting sites in the Oklahoma City area
Oklahoma City is a practical launch point for day trips to natural rockhounding sites in Oklahoma. Within about 100 miles you will find 24 mapped destinations in our directory, starting with Lake Stanley Draper about 13 mi from the city center.
The mix spans quartz & crystals, agate & jasper, fossils, other — related terms searchers use include creek gravel collecting, desert washes, road cuts, and field collecting.
How distances work near Oklahoma City
Every card on this page is a verified directory entry in Oklahoma with map coordinates. We measure straight-line distance from the Oklahoma City city center — not driving time. A creek rockhounding site 12 miles away on forest roads can take longer than a river access point 20 miles away on a highway.
Field collecting near Oklahoma City includes informal gravel bars, dry washes, quarry faces, and developed park collecting areas. Rules, fees, and seasonal access differ by land manager. Never assume collecting is allowed without checking the listing and posted signs the day you visit.
Safety and field conditions near you
Field conditions near Oklahoma City change after rain, snowmelt, and summer heat. Unstable slopes, heat exhaustion, loose rock, and flash floods are real risks at creek and quarry rockhounding sites — most sites have no supervision. Check weather and local advisories before you start digging.
We publish original planning copy, safety tips, and last-updated dates on each listing. See our editorial policy for sourcing standards, or contact us if access or conditions have changed.
Rockhounding sites near Oklahoma City — FAQ
Where can you collect near Oklahoma City?
Near Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, our directory lists 24 natural rockhounding sites within about 100 miles — mainly 1 quartz & crystals, 1 agate & jasper, 19 fossilss, and 3 others. Each listing links to directions, fee notes, and safety context. Use near me on your phone for live distance sorting from your location.
How many rockhounding sites are near Oklahoma City, Oklahoma?
This page shows 24 mapped rockhounding collecting sites within about 100 miles of Oklahoma City. The full Oklahoma directory may list additional holes farther out or awaiting coordinates. Counts update as we verify new listings.
What is the closest rockhounding site to Oklahoma City?
The closest mapped spot to Oklahoma City is Lake Stanley Draper (13 mi straight-line). Open that listing for driving directions, access notes, and current fee information — unofficial holes can change without notice.
Are rockhounding sites near Oklahoma City free?
24 have variable or unverified fees. Open each spot page for current fee details.
What types of rockhounding sites are near Oklahoma City?
Near Oklahoma City, documented specimen types include quartz & crystals, agate & jasper, fossilss, others. A rockhounding site is a natural outcrop, wash, or creek gravel bar — not a fee dig or shop. Filter by type on the Oklahoma state page or open each card for specimen and access details.
When is the best time to visit rockhounding sites near Oklahoma City?
Late spring through early fall is the usual field season near Oklahoma City, but snowmelt, drought, and weekend crowds change conditions week to week. Check each listing before you drive — storms can make washes and creek banks unsafe.
Is it safe to collect near Oklahoma City?
Field collecting near Oklahoma City carries real risks: unstable slopes, heat, loose rock, and no rangers at most unofficial sites. Check weather and posted warnings the day you visit. Read our rockhounding safety basics guide and each listing's safety section before you dig.
Listing data last updated across spots on this page.