Santa Rita — Rockhounding in Grant County, New Mexico

Santa Rita is a mapped rockhounding spot in Grant County, New Mexico. Reported finds include copper, cuprite, molybdenite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Grant County
State: New Mexico
Nearest road: NM 152
Coordinates: 32.80299, -108.06649

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 Santa Rita

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Santa Rita FAQ

Where is Santa Rita?+

Santa Rita is in Grant County, New Mexico, at 32.80299, -108.06649. Nearest road: NM 152.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Santa Rita?+

Santa Rita is reported to produce Copper, Cuprite, Molybdenite.

Is collecting allowed at Santa Rita?+

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 Santa Rita?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 32.80299, -108.06649 in Google Maps. The nearest road is NM 152.

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