Where to Find Pyrite in New Mexico
4 mapped pyrite rockhounding spots in New Mexico, across 3 counties. Pyrite — fool's gold — is brassy iron sulfide that often forms perfect cubes. 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 pyrite rockhounding spots in New Mexico
Pyrite by county in New Mexico
Counties ranked by number of pyrite spots in our database.
Every pyrite spot in New Mexico
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moreno CreekCounty Road B-24 | Colfax County | 36.5971, -105.2708 | Public | |
| Ute Creek4WD | Colfax County | 36.6083, -105.1595 | Public | |
| Burro PeakRustlers Trail | Grant County |
| 32.5718, -108.4007 | Public |
| PecosDavis Willow T.S. Road | San Miguel County | 35.7572, -105.6660 | Public |
Pyrite in New Mexico FAQ
Where can I find pyrite in New Mexico?+
RockHoundR tracks 4 pyrite spots in New Mexico, spread across 3 counties. The strongest concentration is in Colfax County.
Is collecting pyrite legal in New Mexico?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like pyrite 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 pyrite location in New Mexico?+
Colfax County has the most pyrite spots in our database for New Mexico. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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