Where to Find Amethyst in New Mexico
3 mapped amethyst rockhounding spots in New Mexico, across 1 county. Amethyst is purple quartz, prized for color saturation. New Mexico is a high-desert rockhounding paradise: the Rockhound State Park near Deming, the Round Mountain area, and broad BLM tracts produce thundereggs, jasper, agate, perlite, and pumice in volume..
Map of 3 amethyst rockhounding spots in New Mexico
Every amethyst spot in New Mexico
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black MountainSam Martin Trail #23 | Catron County | 33.3807, -108.2899 | Public | |
| Leggett PeakUS 180 | Catron County | 33.7151, -108.9040 | Public | |
| LunaUS 180 | Catron County | 33.8197, -108.9853 | Public |
Amethyst in New Mexico FAQ
Where can I find amethyst in New Mexico?+
RockHoundR tracks 3 amethyst spots in New Mexico, spread across 1 county. The strongest concentration is in Catron County.
Is collecting amethyst legal in New Mexico?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like amethyst is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in New Mexico, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always confirm rules before a trip.
What is the best amethyst location in New Mexico?+
Catron County has the most amethyst spots in our database for New Mexico. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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