Where to Find Cerussite in New Mexico
5 mapped cerussite rockhounding spots in New Mexico, across 5 counties. Cerussite is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. 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 5 cerussite rockhounding spots in New Mexico
Cerussite by county in New Mexico
Counties ranked by number of cerussite spots in our database.
Every cerussite spot in New Mexico
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OrganBaylor Canyon Pass | Doña Ana County |
| 32.4040, -106.6010 | Public |
| HachitaContinental Divide Trail | Grant County | 31.8954, -108.4254 | Public | |
| Granite GapNM 80;US 80 Hist | Hidalgo County |
| 32.0792, -108.9799 | Public |
| Cookes PeakCookes Peak Trail | Luna County | 32.5570, -107.7250 | Public | |
| Oscura MountainsWsmr South Route 3501 | Socorro County |
| 33.8118, -106.3750 | Public |
Cerussite in New Mexico FAQ
Where can I find cerussite in New Mexico?+
RockHoundR tracks 5 cerussite spots in New Mexico, spread across 5 counties. The strongest concentration is in Doña Ana County.
Is collecting cerussite legal in New Mexico?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like cerussite 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 cerussite location in New Mexico?+
Doña Ana County has the most cerussite spots in our database for New Mexico. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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