Santa Fe National Forest — Rockhounding in Santa Fe County, New Mexico

Santa Fe National Forest is a mapped rockhounding spot in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. Reported finds include agate, apache tears, jasper, obsidian. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Santa Fe County
State: New Mexico
Coordinates: 35.69981, -106.21596

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 Santa Fe National Forest

Each chip links to all spots in the U.S. that produce that material.

Agate
Apache Tears
Jasper
Obsidian

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Santa Fe National Forest.

Santa Fe National Forest FAQ

Where is Santa Fe National Forest?+

Santa Fe National Forest is in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, at 35.69981, -106.21596.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Santa Fe National Forest?+

Santa Fe National Forest is reported to produce Agate, Apache Tears, Jasper, Obsidian.

Is collecting allowed at Santa Fe National Forest?+

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 Santa Fe National Forest?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.69981, -106.21596 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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