Jemez National Recreation Area — Rockhounding in Sandoval County, New Mexico
Jemez National Recreation Area is a mapped rockhounding spot in Sandoval County, New Mexico. Reported finds include obsidian, opalized wood. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Jemez National Recreation Area in Sandoval County, New Mexico
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Sandoval County
- State
- New Mexico
- Nearest road
- East Fork Trail (137)
- Postcode
- 87025
- Coordinates
- 35.82832, -106.64160
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.
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Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Jemez National Recreation Area.
- Nacimiento MountainsSandoval County · 18 mi awayAgate, Azurite, Chalcedony
- CubaSandoval County · 19 mi awayCopper, Chrysocolla
- CoyoteRio Arriba County · 23 mi awayAzurite, Malachite
- YoungsvilleRio Arriba County · 25 mi awayAgate
- Santa Fe National ForestSanta Fe County · 25 mi awayAgate, Apache Tears, Jasper
- Pedernal ParkRio Arriba County · 27 mi awayAgate, Chalcedony, Chert
- Abiquiu LakeRio Arriba County · 30 mi awayAgate
- Ghost RanchRio Arriba County · 34 mi awayAgate
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