Where to Find Garnet in New Mexico
New Mexico has 5 mapped collecting spots that report garnet, spread across 5 counties. The largest share sits in Otero County County with 1 spot. 5 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.
Map of 5 garnet collecting spots in New Mexico
Best counties for garnet in New Mexico
Ranked by the number of mapped garnet spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Otero County1 spot
- San Juan County1 spot
- San Miguel County1 spot
- Socorro County1 spot
- Taos County1 spot
Every garnet spot we track in New Mexico
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| 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 you find garnet in New Mexico?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Otero County County, San Juan County County, and San Miguel County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many garnet spots are mapped in New Mexico?+
5 spots across 5 counties. The RockHoundR app keeps the same spots on an offline map with public land overlays, geology layers, and your saved finds.
Is it legal to collect garnet in New Mexico?+
Hand collecting of common rocks and minerals in small amounts for personal use is generally allowed on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are closed to collecting. 5 of the 5 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt garnet in New Mexico with the map in your pocket
RockHoundR puts these spots on an offline map with BLM and Forest Service overlays, geology layers, and a log for your finds.
