Where to Find Garnet in New Mexico
5 mapped garnet rockhounding spots in New Mexico, across 5 counties. Garnet is a hard, glassy silicate that comes in many varieties. 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 garnet rockhounding spots in New Mexico
Garnet by county in New Mexico
Counties ranked by number of garnet spots in our database.
Every garnet spot in New Mexico
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarilla Mountains (garnet) | Otero County | 32.3952, -106.1161 | Public | |
| NW San Juan County | San Juan County |
| 36.7617, -108.6553 | Public |
| PecosDavis Willow T.S. Road | San Miguel County | 35.7572, -105.6660 | Public | |
| Silver Hill | Socorro County | 34.1253, -107.3037 | Public | |
| Pilar (garnet)NM 68 | Taos County | 36.2365, -105.8409 | Public |
Garnet in New Mexico FAQ
Where can I find garnet in New Mexico?+
RockHoundR tracks 5 garnet spots in New Mexico, spread across 5 counties. The strongest concentration is in Otero County.
Is collecting garnet legal in New Mexico?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like garnet 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 garnet location in New Mexico?+
Otero County has the most garnet spots in our database for New Mexico. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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