Black Mountain — Rockhounding in Catron County, New Mexico

Black Mountain is a mapped rockhounding spot in Catron County, New Mexico. Reported finds include albite, amethyst, biotite, sanidine, sphene. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Catron County
State: New Mexico
Nearest road: Sam Martin Trail #23
Coordinates: 33.38071, -108.28991

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Found at Black Mountain

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Black Mountain FAQ

Where is Black Mountain?+

Black Mountain is in Catron County, New Mexico, at 33.38071, -108.28991. Nearest road: Sam Martin Trail #23.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Black Mountain?+

Black Mountain is reported to produce Albite, Amethyst, Biotite, Sanidine, Sphene.

Is collecting allowed at Black Mountain?+

Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

How do I get to Black Mountain?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 33.38071, -108.28991 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Sam Martin Trail #23.

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