Picuris — Rockhounding in Taos County, New Mexico

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Taos County
State: New Mexico
Nearest road: Camino de la Loma
Postcode: 87553
Coordinates: 36.19511, -105.70081

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 Picuris

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Staurolite

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Picuris FAQ

Where is Picuris?+

Picuris is in Taos County, New Mexico, at 36.19511, -105.70081. Nearest road: Camino de la Loma.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Picuris?+

Picuris is reported to produce Staurolite.

Is collecting allowed at Picuris?+

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 Picuris?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 36.19511, -105.70081 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Camino de la Loma.

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