Petaca — Rockhounding in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico

Petaca is a mapped rockhounding spot in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. Reported finds include pink feldspar, mica, quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Rio Arriba County
State: New Mexico
Nearest road: Forest Road 45
Postcode: 87554
Coordinates: 36.50335, -106.02346

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 Petaca

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Pink Feldspar
Mica
Quartz

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Petaca FAQ

Where is Petaca?+

Petaca is in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, at 36.50335, -106.02346. Nearest road: Forest Road 45.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Petaca?+

Petaca is reported to produce Pink Feldspar, Mica, Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Petaca?+

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 Petaca?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 36.50335, -106.02346 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Forest Road 45.

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