Youngsville — Rockhounding in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
Youngsville is a mapped rockhounding spot in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. Reported finds include agate. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Youngsville in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Rio Arriba County
- State
- New Mexico
- Nearest road
- Encino Road
- Coordinates
- 36.18410, -106.55843
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.
Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Youngsville.
- CoyoteRio Arriba County · 3 mi awayAzurite, Malachite
- Pedernal ParkRio Arriba County · 4 mi awayAgate, Chalcedony, Chert
- Abiquiu LakeRio Arriba County · 8 mi awayAgate
- Ghost RanchRio Arriba County · 9 mi awayAgate
- Nacimiento MountainsSandoval County · 23 mi awayAgate, Azurite, Chalcedony
- CubaSandoval County · 23 mi awayCopper, Chrysocolla
- Jemez National Recreation AreaSandoval County · 25 mi awayObsidian, Opalized Wood
- La Madera (dumortierite area)Rio Arriba County · 32 mi awayDumortierite, Specularite, Chert
Youngsville FAQ
Where is Youngsville?+
Youngsville is in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, at 36.18410, -106.55843. Nearest road: Encino Road.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Youngsville?+
Youngsville is reported to produce Agate.
Is collecting allowed at Youngsville?+
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 Youngsville?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 36.18410, -106.55843 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Encino Road.
