Oscura Mountains — Rockhounding in Socorro County, New Mexico
Oscura Mountains is a mapped rockhounding spot in Socorro County, New Mexico. Reported finds include chrysocolla, chalcocite, atacamite, azurite, barite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Oscura Mountains in Socorro County, New Mexico
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Socorro County
- State
- New Mexico
- Nearest road
- Wsmr South Route 3501
- Coordinates
- 33.81175, -106.37505
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.
Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Oscura Mountains.
- Mockingbird GapSocorro County · 19 mi awayJasper
- White OaksLincoln County · 36 mi awayGold, Huebnerite, Onyx
- AnchoLincoln County · 38 mi awayJasper
- Strawberry PeakSocorro County · 41 mi awaySatin Spar
- Kelly Ghost TownSocorro County · 50 mi awaySmithsonite, Zinc, Fossils
- Fra Cristobal RangeSierra County · 51 mi awayAgate, Jasper
- BentOtero County · 55 mi awayMexican Onyx
- Silver HillSocorro County · 57 mi awayGarnet
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