Mount Chalchihuitl — Rockhounding in Santa Fe County, New Mexico

Mount Chalchihuitl is a mapped rockhounding spot in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. Reported finds include agate, chalcedony, petrified wood, turquoise. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Santa Fe County
State: New Mexico
Nearest road: Gravel Pit Road
Coordinates: 35.47015, -106.11255

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 Mount Chalchihuitl

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Mount Chalchihuitl FAQ

Where is Mount Chalchihuitl?+

Mount Chalchihuitl is in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, at 35.47015, -106.11255. Nearest road: Gravel Pit Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Mount Chalchihuitl?+

Mount Chalchihuitl is reported to produce Agate, Chalcedony, Petrified Wood, Turquoise.

Is collecting allowed at Mount Chalchihuitl?+

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 Mount Chalchihuitl?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.47015, -106.11255 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Gravel Pit Road.

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