Rockhounding near Gallup, NM

54 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Gallup, 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.

Closest rockhounding spots to Gallup

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

ThoreauMcKinley County, New Mexico35 mi · 44 min driveAmber
Zuni MountainsCibola County, New Mexico36 mi · 44 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Jasper
GrantsMcKinley County, New Mexico57 mi · 1 hr 11 min driveRadioactive Mineral
Horse Camp CanyonCatron County, New Mexico73 mi · 1 hr 31 min driveAgatized Wood
Blanco Trading PostSan Juan County, New Mexico76 mi · 1 hr 35 min driveChalcedony
LagunaCibola County, New Mexico82 mi · 1 hr 43 min driveAgate, Jasper

Most-reported finds near Gallup

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

Hunting something specific near Gallup?

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

Every spot within 150 miles of Gallup

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

Spot	County	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Thoreau	McKinley County	Amber	35.4435, -108.1281	Public
Zuni MountainsCounty Road 149	Cibola County	Agate Chalcedony Jasper Petrified Wood	35.1422, -108.3258	Public
GrantsSan Mateo Road	McKinley County	Radioactive Mineral	35.3426, -107.7590	Public
Horse Camp CanyonNew Mexico 36	Catron County	Agatized Wood	34.5144, -108.3803	Permission
Blanco Trading PostState Highway 57	San Juan County	Chalcedony	36.3467, -107.8253	Public
LagunaNM 124	Cibola County	Agate Jasper	35.0488, -107.4057	Permission
QuemadoUS 60	Catron County	Agate Chalcedony Jasper Agatized Wood	34.3416, -108.4927	Permission
NW San Juan County	San Juan County	Chert Garnet Jasper Quartzite Petrified Wood	36.7617, -108.6553	Permission
Rio Puerco Valley	Bernalillo County	Agate Chalcedony Jasper Opalized Wood Agatized Wood	35.0755, -106.9489	Public
Albuquerque	Sandoval County	Agatized Wood	35.2121, -106.8623	Public
CubaEureka Mesa Road	Sandoval County	Copper Chrysocolla	35.9972, -106.9001	Public
Nacimiento MountainsEureka Mesa Road	Sandoval County	Agate Azurite Chalcedony Chrysocolla Malachite	35.9988, -106.8941	Public
Lee Russell CanyonNM 32	Catron County	Agate	33.9286, -108.6583	Public
Lee Russell & Kerr CanyonsToriette Lake Road	Catron County	Agate	33.9167, -108.6726	Public
Lee Russell CanyonNM 32	Catron County	Agate	33.9027, -108.6382	Public
Elk Horn Park	Catron County	Agate	33.8854, -108.6877	Public
Red Rock Spring	Socorro County	Agatized Picture Wood Petrified Cycad Petrified Palm	34.3506, -107.2989	Public
Chinle WashCanyon Drive	San Juan County	Pyrope	37.0116, -109.7052	Permission
Sand Canyon AgateSand Canyon Road	Catron County	Chalcedony Agate	33.8424, -108.5908	Public
Plains of San Agustin	Catron County	Moss Agate Jasper	33.8840, -108.2586	Permission
Los Lunas	Valencia County	Red Agate Banded Agate Apache Tear Agatized Wood Obsidian	34.7575, -106.8935	Public
Pajarito MesaOld Pajarito Road	Bernalillo County	Agatized Wood Agate Jasper	34.9948, -106.7656	Public
Apache Creek CampgroundCox Canyon Road	Catron County	Chalcedony Agate	33.8293, -108.6240	Public
San Francisco RiverOld Highway Road	Catron County	Agate Banded Agate	33.8284, -109.0213	Public
Luna (agate area)Bill Knight Gap Road	Catron County	Agate Chalcedony Jasper Quartz	33.8189, -108.9548	Public

Gallup rockhounding FAQ

Where can I go rockhounding near Gallup?+

There are 54 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Gallup, New Mexico. The closest is Thoreau in McKinley County, roughly 35 miles away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.

What rocks and minerals can you find near Gallup?+

Spots within driving distance of Gallup most commonly produce agate, chalcedony, jasper, agatized wood, malachite, azurite.

Is rockhounding legal near Gallup?+

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 Gallup?+

Most weekend trips from Gallup 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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