Where to Find Limonite in New Mexico
3 mapped limonite rockhounding spots in New Mexico, across 3 counties. Limonite 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 3 limonite rockhounding spots in New Mexico
Limonite by county in New Mexico
Counties ranked by number of limonite spots in our database.
Every limonite spot in New Mexico
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarilla Mountains (copper)County Road A003 | Otero County | 32.4055, -106.1005 | Public | |
| La Madera | Rio Arriba County | 36.3978, -106.0212 | Public | |
| Oscura MountainsWsmr South Route 3501 | Socorro County |
| 33.8118, -106.3750 | Public |
Limonite in New Mexico FAQ
Where can I find limonite in New Mexico?+
RockHoundR tracks 3 limonite spots in New Mexico, spread across 3 counties. The strongest concentration is in Otero County.
Is collecting limonite legal in New Mexico?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like limonite 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 limonite location in New Mexico?+
Otero County has the most limonite spots in our database for New Mexico. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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