Where to Find Obsidian in New Mexico
4 mapped obsidian rockhounding spots in New Mexico, across 4 counties. Obsidian is volcanic glass — usually black, sometimes mahogany, snowflake, or rainbow. 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 obsidian rockhounding spots in New Mexico
Obsidian by county in New Mexico
Counties ranked by number of obsidian spots in our database.
Every obsidian spot in New Mexico
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las CrucesPearl Harbor Memorial Highway | Doña Ana County | 32.0615, -106.6033 | Public | |
| Jemez National Recreation AreaEast Fork Trail (137) | Sandoval County | 35.8283, -106.6416 | Public | |
| Santa Fe National Forest | Santa Fe County | 35.6998, -106.2160 | Public | |
| Los Lunas | Valencia County |
| 34.7575, -106.8935 | Public |
Obsidian in New Mexico FAQ
Where can I find obsidian in New Mexico?+
RockHoundR tracks 4 obsidian spots in New Mexico, spread across 4 counties. The strongest concentration is in Doña Ana County.
Is collecting obsidian legal in New Mexico?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like obsidian 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 obsidian location in New Mexico?+
Doña Ana County has the most obsidian spots in our database for New Mexico. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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