Jornada Valley — Rockhounding in Sierra County, New Mexico

Jornada Valley is a mapped rockhounding spot in Sierra County, New Mexico. Reported finds include agate, chalcedony, elixirite, jasper, petrified wood. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Sierra County
State: New Mexico
Nearest road: Upham Road
Coordinates: 33.13628, -107.02446

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 Jornada Valley

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Jornada Valley FAQ

Where is Jornada Valley?+

Jornada Valley is in Sierra County, New Mexico, at 33.13628, -107.02446. Nearest road: Upham Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Jornada Valley?+

Jornada Valley is reported to produce Agate, Chalcedony, Elixirite, Jasper, Petrified Wood.

Is collecting allowed at Jornada Valley?+

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 Jornada Valley?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 33.13628, -107.02446 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Upham Road.

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