San Pedro Mountains — Rockhounding in Santa Fe County, New Mexico

San Pedro Mountains is a mapped rockhounding spot in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. Reported finds include chalcopyrite, chalcocite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Santa Fe County
State: New Mexico
Nearest road: County Road 7B
Coordinates: 35.25555, -106.18801

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 San Pedro Mountains

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San Pedro Mountains FAQ

Where is San Pedro Mountains?+

San Pedro Mountains is in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, at 35.25555, -106.18801. Nearest road: County Road 7B.

What rocks and minerals can you find at San Pedro Mountains?+

San Pedro Mountains is reported to produce Chalcopyrite, Chalcocite.

Is collecting allowed at San Pedro Mountains?+

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 San Pedro Mountains?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.25555, -106.18801 in Google Maps. The nearest road is County Road 7B.

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