Where to Find Onyx in New Mexico
5 mapped onyx rockhounding spots in New Mexico, across 5 counties. Onyx 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 5 onyx rockhounding spots in New Mexico
Onyx by county in New Mexico
Counties ranked by number of onyx spots in our database.
Every onyx spot in New Mexico
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OrganBaylor Canyon Pass | Doña Ana County |
| 32.4040, -106.6010 | Public |
| Whites CityCarlsbad Cavern Highway | Eddy County | 32.1759, -104.3769 | Public | |
| Burro PeakRustlers Trail | Grant County |
| 32.5718, -108.4007 | Public |
| White OaksCounty Road A044 | Lincoln County | 33.7520, -105.7579 | Public | |
| Columbus | Luna County | 31.8260, -107.7137 | Public |
Onyx in New Mexico FAQ
Where can I find onyx in New Mexico?+
RockHoundR tracks 5 onyx spots in New Mexico, spread across 5 counties. The strongest concentration is in Doña Ana County.
Is collecting onyx legal in New Mexico?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like onyx 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 onyx location in New Mexico?+
Doña Ana County has the most onyx spots in our database for New Mexico. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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