Hachita — Rockhounding in Grant County, New Mexico

Hachita is a mapped rockhounding spot in Grant County, New Mexico. Reported finds include cerussite, silver, stilbite, wolframite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Grant County
State: New Mexico
Nearest road: Continental Divide Trail
Coordinates: 31.89541, -108.42536

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 Hachita

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Hachita FAQ

Where is Hachita?+

Hachita is in Grant County, New Mexico, at 31.89541, -108.42536. Nearest road: Continental Divide Trail.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Hachita?+

Hachita is reported to produce Cerussite, Silver, Stilbite, Wolframite.

Is collecting allowed at Hachita?+

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 Hachita?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 31.89541, -108.42536 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Continental Divide Trail.

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