Bent — Rockhounding in Otero County, New Mexico

Bent is a mapped rockhounding spot in Otero County, New Mexico. Reported finds include mexican onyx. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Otero County
State: New Mexico
Nearest road: Mauer Drive
Postcode: 88314
Coordinates: 33.15499, -105.85023

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 Bent

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Mexican Onyx

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Bent FAQ

Where is Bent?+

Bent is in Otero County, New Mexico, at 33.15499, -105.85023. Nearest road: Mauer Drive.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Bent?+

Bent is reported to produce Mexican Onyx.

Is collecting allowed at Bent?+

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 Bent?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 33.15499, -105.85023 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Mauer Drive.

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