Kilbourne Hole — Rockhounding in Doña Ana County, New Mexico

Kilbourne Hole is a mapped rockhounding spot in Doña Ana County, New Mexico. Reported finds include augite, peridot. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Doña Ana County
State: New Mexico
Coordinates: 31.97343, -106.96603

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 Kilbourne Hole

Each chip links to all spots in the U.S. that produce that material.

Augite
Peridot

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Kilbourne Hole.

Kilbourne Hole FAQ

Where is Kilbourne Hole?+

Kilbourne Hole is in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, at 31.97343, -106.96603.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Kilbourne Hole?+

Kilbourne Hole is reported to produce Augite, Peridot.

Is collecting allowed at Kilbourne Hole?+

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 Kilbourne Hole?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 31.97343, -106.96603 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

More rockhounding in New Mexico

See all 119 New Mexico spots →

Open Kilbourne Hole on the map

Use the RockHoundR app for live land overlays, weather, geology, directions, and saved finds.