Ute Creek — Rockhounding in Colfax County, New Mexico

Ute Creek is a mapped rockhounding spot in Colfax County, New Mexico. Reported finds include chalcopyrite, gold, pyrite, pyrrhotite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Colfax County
State: New Mexico
Nearest road: 4WD
Coordinates: 36.60833, -105.15953

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 Ute Creek

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Ute Creek FAQ

Where is Ute Creek?+

Ute Creek is in Colfax County, New Mexico, at 36.60833, -105.15953. Nearest road: 4WD.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Ute Creek?+

Ute Creek is reported to produce Chalcopyrite, Gold, Pyrite, Pyrrhotite.

Is collecting allowed at Ute Creek?+

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 Ute Creek?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 36.60833, -105.15953 in Google Maps. The nearest road is 4WD.

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