Fort Sumner (Pecos diamonds) — Rockhounding in De Baca County, New Mexico

Fort Sumner (Pecos diamonds) is a mapped rockhounding spot in De Baca County, New Mexico. Reported finds include quartz, pecos diamonds. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: De Baca County
State: New Mexico
Nearest road: US 60
Postcode: 88136
Coordinates: 34.47315, -104.72301

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 Fort Sumner (Pecos diamonds)

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Quartz
Pecos Diamonds

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Fort Sumner (Pecos diamonds) FAQ

Where is Fort Sumner (Pecos diamonds)?+

Fort Sumner (Pecos diamonds) is in De Baca County, New Mexico, at 34.47315, -104.72301. Nearest road: US 60.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Fort Sumner (Pecos diamonds)?+

Fort Sumner (Pecos diamonds) is reported to produce Quartz, Pecos Diamonds.

Is collecting allowed at Fort Sumner (Pecos diamonds)?+

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 Fort Sumner (Pecos diamonds)?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 34.47315, -104.72301 in Google Maps. The nearest road is US 60.

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