Grants — Rockhounding in McKinley County, New Mexico

Grants is a mapped rockhounding spot in McKinley County, New Mexico. Reported finds include radioactive minerals. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: McKinley County
State: New Mexico
Nearest road: San Mateo Road
Coordinates: 35.34260, -107.75900

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 Grants

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Radioactive Minerals

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Grants FAQ

Where is Grants?+

Grants is in McKinley County, New Mexico, at 35.34260, -107.75900. Nearest road: San Mateo Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Grants?+

Grants is reported to produce Radioactive Minerals.

Is collecting allowed at Grants?+

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 Grants?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.34260, -107.75900 in Google Maps. The nearest road is San Mateo Road.

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