Las Vegas — Rockhounding in San Miguel County, New Mexico

Las Vegas is a mapped rockhounding spot in San Miguel County, New Mexico. Reported finds include petrified wood. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: San Miguel County
State: New Mexico
Coordinates: 35.65774, -105.23269

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 Las Vegas

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Petrified Wood

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Las Vegas FAQ

Where is Las Vegas?+

Las Vegas is in San Miguel County, New Mexico, at 35.65774, -105.23269.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Las Vegas?+

Las Vegas is reported to produce Petrified Wood.

Is collecting allowed at Las Vegas?+

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 Las Vegas?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.65774, -105.23269 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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