Luna — Rockhounding in Catron County, New Mexico

Luna is a mapped rockhounding spot in Catron County, New Mexico. Reported finds include geodes, amethyst. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Catron County
State: New Mexico
Nearest road: US 180
Postcode: 87824
Coordinates: 33.81974, -108.98527

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 Luna

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Luna FAQ

Where is Luna?+

Luna is in Catron County, New Mexico, at 33.81974, -108.98527. Nearest road: US 180.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Luna?+

Luna is reported to produce Geodes, Amethyst.

Is collecting allowed at Luna?+

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 Luna?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 33.81974, -108.98527 in Google Maps. The nearest road is US 180.

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