68 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Farmington, most 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, Utah, Colorado.
Map of rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Farmington, New Mexico
Closest rockhounding spots to Farmington
The 6 nearest mapped spots, with straight-line distance and an approximate drive time.
NW San Juan CountySan Juan County, New Mexico24 mi · 30 min driveChert, Garnet, Jasper
Blanco Trading PostSan Juan County, New Mexico34 mi · 43 min driveChalcedony
There are 68 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Farmington, New Mexico. The closest is NW San Juan County in San Juan County, roughly 24 miles away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.
What rocks and minerals can you find near Farmington?+
Spots within driving distance of Farmington most commonly produce agate, chalcedony, azurite, jasper, malachite, carnotite.
Is rockhounding legal near Farmington?+
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 Farmington?+
Most weekend trips from Farmington 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.
