Derry — Rockhounding in Sierra County, New Mexico

Derry is a mapped rockhounding spot in Sierra County, New Mexico. Reported finds include chert. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Sierra County
State: New Mexico
Nearest road: Lost Hill
Coordinates: 32.78832, -107.25309

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 Derry

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Chert

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Derry FAQ

Where is Derry?+

Derry is in Sierra County, New Mexico, at 32.78832, -107.25309. Nearest road: Lost Hill.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Derry?+

Derry is reported to produce Chert.

Is collecting allowed at Derry?+

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 Derry?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 32.78832, -107.25309 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Lost Hill.

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