Mule Creek — Rockhounding in Grant County, New Mexico

Mule Creek is a mapped rockhounding spot in Grant County, New Mexico. Reported finds include apache tears. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Grant County
State: New Mexico
Nearest road: Harden Cienega
Coordinates: 33.13807, -109.03362

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 Mule Creek

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Apache Tears

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Mule Creek FAQ

Where is Mule Creek?+

Mule Creek is in Grant County, New Mexico, at 33.13807, -109.03362. Nearest road: Harden Cienega.

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

Mule Creek is reported to produce Apache Tears.

Is collecting allowed at Mule 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 Mule Creek?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 33.13807, -109.03362 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Harden Cienega.

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