Where to Find Mica in New Mexico
3 mapped mica rockhounding spots in New Mexico, across 2 counties. Mica 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 mica rockhounding spots in New Mexico
Mica by county in New Mexico
Counties ranked by number of mica spots in our database.
Every mica spot in New Mexico
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Madera MineNM 519 | Rio Arriba County | 36.3961, -106.0242 | Public | |
| PetacaForest Road 45 | Rio Arriba County | 36.5033, -106.0235 | Public | |
| PecosDavis Willow T.S. Road | San Miguel County | 35.7572, -105.6660 | Public |
Mica in New Mexico FAQ
Where can I find mica in New Mexico?+
RockHoundR tracks 3 mica spots in New Mexico, spread across 2 counties. The strongest concentration is in Rio Arriba County.
Is collecting mica legal in New Mexico?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like mica 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 mica location in New Mexico?+
Rio Arriba County has the most mica spots in our database for New Mexico. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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