Rockhounding in Sierra County, New Mexico

10 mapped rockhounding spots in Sierra County. Most commonly produces agate, jasper, chalcedony, chert.

Minerals reported in Sierra County

Spots in Sierra County

Spot	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Caballo MountainsCounty Road A003	Azurite Chalcocite Chalcopyrite Fluorite Malachite	32.9120, -107.2236	Public
Cutter	Jasper	33.0643, -107.0027	Public
DerryLost Hill	Chert	32.7883, -107.2531	Public
Elephant ButteNM 51	Agate Chert Chalcedony Jasper	33.1729, -107.0448	Public
Fra Cristobal Range	Agate Jasper	33.4003, -107.1203	Public
HillsboroNM 152	Rhyolite	32.9156, -107.6058	Public
Jornada ValleyUpham Road	Agate Chalcedony Elixirite Jasper Petrified Wood	33.1363, -107.0245	Public
KingstonKingston Road	Quartz Quartz Clusters	32.9312, -107.7106	Public
Mimbres MountainsTrail #135	Agate Chalcedony Chert Chrysocolla Jasper Fluorite	32.8441, -107.7360	Public
Mud Springs Mountains	Agate Opalized Wood Silicified Wood Petrified Palm	33.1665, -107.2975	Public

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Sierra County FAQ

Where can I rockhound in Sierra County, New Mexico?+

RockHoundR tracks 10 rockhounding spots in Sierra County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.

What rocks and minerals are common in Sierra County?+

Spots in Sierra County most often produce Agate, Jasper, Chalcedony, Chert, Fluorite. Individual spots can vary widely.

Are these Sierra County rockhounding spots on public land?+

Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out — links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.

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