Where to Find Geodes in New Mexico
4 mapped geodes rockhounding spots in New Mexico, across 3 counties. Geodes are hollow nodules lined with crystals, most often quartz, calcite, or chalcedony. 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 4 geodes rockhounding spots in New Mexico
Geodes by county in New Mexico
Counties ranked by number of geodes spots in our database.
Every geodes spot in New Mexico
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LunaUS 180 | Catron County | 33.8197, -108.9853 | Public | |
| Alum Mountain | Grant County | 33.1326, -108.2192 | Public | |
| Sapillo CreekSapillo Loop Road | Grant County | 33.0345, -108.1871 | Public | |
| La Madera | Rio Arriba County | 36.3978, -106.0212 | Public |
Geodes in New Mexico FAQ
Where can I find geodes in New Mexico?+
RockHoundR tracks 4 geodes spots in New Mexico, spread across 3 counties. The strongest concentration is in Grant County.
Is collecting geodes legal in New Mexico?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like geodes 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 geodes location in New Mexico?+
Grant County has the most geodes spots in our database for New Mexico. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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