Elephant Butte — Rockhounding in Sierra County, New Mexico

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Sierra County
State: New Mexico
Nearest road: NM 51
Coordinates: 33.17287, -107.04484

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 Elephant Butte

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Elephant Butte FAQ

Where is Elephant Butte?+

Elephant Butte is in Sierra County, New Mexico, at 33.17287, -107.04484. Nearest road: NM 51.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Elephant Butte?+

Elephant Butte is reported to produce Agate, Chert, Chalcedony, Jasper.

Is collecting allowed at Elephant Butte?+

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 Elephant Butte?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 33.17287, -107.04484 in Google Maps. The nearest road is NM 51.

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