Rockhounding near Clovis, NM
12 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Clovis, most inside a 2 to 3 hour drive, 9 of them on public land. Below: every place to go rock hunting, closest first, with what each one produces and its land access.
Covering parts of New Mexico, Texas.
Every rock collecting spot within 150 miles of Clovis
Best spotFort SumnerDe Baca County, New Mexico · 59 mi awayPublic access · Quartz, Pecos Diamond
Fort Sumner (Pecos diamonds)De Baca County, New Mexico · 87 mi awayPublic access · Quartz, Pecos Diamond- Palo Duro CanyonRandall County, Texas · 94 mi awayPublic access · Agatized Wood
RoswellChaves County, New Mexico · 98 mi awayPermission required · Quartz- Prairie Dog Town Fork of Red RiverArmstrong County, Texas · 106 mi awayPublic access · Agatized Wood
- Lake ArthurChaves County, New Mexico · 111 mi awayPermission required · Aragonite
- Pecos DiamondsEddy County, New Mexico · 123 mi awayPublic access · Pecos Diamond
- Along Plum CreekMoore County, Texas · 125 mi awayPublic access · Alibates Flint
- ArtesiaEddy County, New Mexico · 126 mi awayPublic access · Quartz, Pecos Diamond
- Las VegasSan Miguel County, New Mexico · 144 mi awayPermission required · Petrified Wood
- AnchoLincoln County, New Mexico · 148 mi awayPublic access · Jasper
- Point of RocksColfax County, New Mexico · 149 mi awayPublic access · Searlesite, Fluorescent Villiaumite
Most-reported finds near Clovis
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.
- Pecos Diamond4
- Quartz4
- Agatized Wood2
- Alibates Flint1
- Aragonite1
- Fluorescent Villiaumite1
- Jasper1
- Petrified Wood1
- Searlesite1
Clovis rockhounding FAQ
Where can I go rockhounding near Clovis?+
There are 12 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Clovis, New Mexico. The closest is Fort Sumner in De Baca County, roughly 59 miles away. Every one is listed on this page, closest first.
What rocks and minerals can you find near Clovis?+
Spots within driving distance of Clovis most commonly produce pecos diamond, quartz, agatized wood, alibates flint, aragonite, fluorescent villiaumite.
Is rockhounding legal near Clovis?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Each spot page on this site lists access status; always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
Are there free places to rockhound near Clovis?+
9 of the 12 spots here are mapped as public access, with no dig fee. Some sit in parks or forests that charge for parking or day use, so check with the land manager first.
Where can I go gem hunting or crystal digging near Clovis?+
4 of the mapped spots near Clovis report quartz or amethyst. The closest is Fort Sumner, about 59 miles out.
How far do most rockhounders drive from Clovis?+
Most weekend trips from Clovis fall inside a 2 to 3 hour drive, which is roughly the 150-mile radius shown on this page. Closer spots are good for half-day outings; the outer ones are better as overnight trips.
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The spots above span 2 states. Open the state page for the full county-by-county view.
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