Where to Find Fluorite in New Mexico
12 mapped fluorite rockhounding spots in New Mexico, across 7 counties. Fluorite is a soft, brilliantly colored mineral that forms cubes and octahedrons. 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 12 fluorite rockhounding spots in New Mexico
Fluorite by county in New Mexico
Counties ranked by number of fluorite spots in our database.
Every fluorite spot in New Mexico
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tijeras CanyonMountain Ridge | Bernalillo County | 35.0717, -106.3978 | Public | |
| Glenwood & PleasantonShelton Canyon Road | Catron County | 33.2973, -108.8702 | Public | |
| MogollonBursum Road | Catron County | 33.3899, -108.8022 | Public | |
| Grandview CanyonWsmr South Route 306 | Doña Ana County | 32.9812, -106.5475 | Public | |
| Hatch (goethite area)County Road 0068 | Doña Ana County | 32.7569, -107.1355 | Public | |
| Burro PeakRustlers Trail | Grant County |
| 32.5718, -108.4007 | Public |
| Playas Lake | Hidalgo County | 31.8416, -108.5772 | Public | |
| Pyramid Peak | Hidalgo County | 32.2620, -108.7780 | Public | |
| Cookes Peak areaCookes Peak Trail | Luna County | 32.5260, -107.7014 | Public | |
| General Area (calcite)County Road A016 | Luna County | 32.3935, -107.7067 | Public | |
| Caballo MountainsCounty Road A003 | Sierra County | 32.9120, -107.2236 | Public | |
| Mimbres MountainsTrail #135 | Sierra County | 32.8441, -107.7360 | Public |
Fluorite in New Mexico FAQ
Where can I find fluorite in New Mexico?+
RockHoundR tracks 12 fluorite spots in New Mexico, spread across 7 counties. The strongest concentration is in Catron County.
Is collecting fluorite legal in New Mexico?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like fluorite 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 fluorite location in New Mexico?+
Catron County has the most fluorite spots in our database for New Mexico. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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