Silver Hill — Rockhounding in Socorro County, New Mexico

Silver Hill is a mapped rockhounding spot in Socorro County, New Mexico. Reported finds include garnet. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Socorro County
State: New Mexico
Coordinates: 34.12527, -107.30367

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 Silver Hill

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Garnet

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Silver Hill FAQ

Where is Silver Hill?+

Silver Hill is in Socorro County, New Mexico, at 34.12527, -107.30367.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Silver Hill?+

Silver Hill is reported to produce Garnet.

Is collecting allowed at Silver Hill?+

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 Silver Hill?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 34.12527, -107.30367 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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