Where to Find Pecos Diamonds in the United States
3 mapped pecos diamonds spots across 1 U.S. states. Pecos Diamonds is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.
Map showing where to find pecos diamonds across the United States, with 3 mapped spots
Top states for pecos diamonds
States ranked by number of pecos diamonds spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused pecos diamonds-in-state list.
Every pecos diamonds spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort SumnerSouth 9th Street | De Baca County |
| 34.4591, -104.2396 | Public |
| Fort Sumner (Pecos diamonds)US 60 | De Baca County |
| 34.4731, -104.7230 | Public |
| Artesia | Eddy County |
| 32.8313, -104.3178 | Public |
Pecos Diamonds rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find pecos diamonds in the U.S.?+
New Mexico have the highest concentrations of pecos diamonds in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many pecos diamonds rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
3 mapped spots across 1 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect pecos diamonds on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like pecos diamonds is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always check with the managing agency before a trip.
How do I identify pecos diamonds in the field?+
Field identification of pecos diamonds comes down to color, hardness, fracture, and luster. The RockHoundR app links to geology details for each spot to help narrow down what you might be picking up.
Hunt pecos diamonds on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
