Rockhounding near Deming, NM

74 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Deming — most are inside a 2 to 3 hour drive. Below: a map, the closest spots, what they produce, and full coordinates with access notes.

Covering parts of New Mexico, Texas, Arizona.

Map of rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Deming, New Mexico

Closest rockhounding spots to Deming

The 6 nearest mapped spots, with straight-line distance and an approximate drive time.

Most-reported finds near Deming

Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.

Hunting something specific near Deming?

These materials have enough dedicated spots around Deming to earn their own page, with distances and a separate map.

Every spot within 150 miles of Deming

Sorted by distance from Deming. Tap a row to open the spot detail page with full directions, access status, and nearby trips.

SpotCountyMineralsCoordinatesAccess
General Area (Luna County)Luna County32.3316, -107.7059Public
General Area (calcite)County Road A016Luna County32.3935, -107.7067Public
Rockhound State ParkThunder Egg TrailLuna County32.1873, -107.6126Permission
Massacre MountainLuna County32.4447, -107.6751Public
Cookes Peak areaCookes Peak TrailLuna County32.5260, -107.7014Public
Big Diggins MineCounty Road C018Luna County32.0459, -107.9433Paid / fee
Cookes PeakCookes Peak TrailLuna County32.5570, -107.7250Public
Tres Hermanas MtscdtLuna County31.9307, -107.7255Public
ColumbusLuna County
  • Onyx
31.8260, -107.7137Public
Mimbres MountainsTrail #135Sierra County32.8441, -107.7360Public
Santa RitaNM 152Grant County32.8030, -108.0665Public
GeorgetownGeorgetown RoadGrant County
  • Argentite
  • Descloizite
32.8467, -108.0225Public
Burro PeakRustlers TrailGrant County32.5718, -108.4007Public
Fort BayardGrant County32.8027, -108.1392Public
Apache MineNM 81Hidalgo County31.8448, -108.3053Public
HillsboroNM 152Sierra County
  • Rhyolite
32.9156, -107.6058Public
KingstonKingston RoadSierra County32.9312, -107.7106Public
DerryLost HillSierra County32.7883, -107.2531Public
HachitaContinental Divide TrailGrant County31.8954, -108.4254Public
HatchDoña Ana County32.7108, -107.1072Public
Hatch (goethite area)County Road 0068Doña Ana County32.7569, -107.1355Public
Kilbourne HoleDoña Ana County
  • Augite
  • Peridot
31.9734, -106.9660Permission
Caballo MountainsCounty Road A003Sierra County32.9120, -107.2236Public
Playas LakeHidalgo County31.8416, -108.5772Public
Pyramid MountainsHidalgo County32.1946, -108.7222Public

Deming rockhounding FAQ

Where can I go rockhounding near Deming?+
There are 74 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Deming, New Mexico. The closest is General Area (Luna County) in Luna County, roughly 5 miles away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.
What rocks and minerals can you find near Deming?+
Spots within driving distance of Deming most commonly produce agate, jasper, chalcedony, fluorite, chrysocolla, carnelian.
Is rockhounding legal near Deming?+
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.
How far do most rockhounders drive from Deming?+
Most weekend trips from Deming 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.

More state coverage

The spots above span 3 states. Open the state page for the full county-by-county view.

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