Rockhounding near Socorro, NM

81 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Socorro — 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, Arizona.

Closest rockhounding spots to Socorro

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

Strawberry PeakSocorro County, New Mexico7 mi · 9 min driveSatin Spar
Kelly Ghost TownSocorro County, New Mexico17 mi · 22 min driveSmithsonite, Zinc, Fossils
Silver HillSocorro County, New Mexico24 mi · 30 min driveGarnet
Red Rock SpringSocorro County, New Mexico31 mi · 39 min driveAgatized Picture Wood, Petrified Cycad, Petrified Palm
Oscura MountainsSocorro County, New Mexico34 mi · 43 min driveChrysocolla, Chalcocite, Atacamite
Mockingbird GapSocorro County, New Mexico43 mi · 54 min driveJasper

Most-reported finds near Socorro

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

Hunting something specific near Socorro?

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

Every spot within 150 miles of Socorro

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

Spot	County	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Strawberry Peak	Socorro County	Satin Spar	34.1056, -107.0043	Public
Kelly Ghost TownForest 190C Road	Socorro County	Smithsonite Zinc Fossils	34.0690, -107.1951	Public
Silver Hill	Socorro County	Garnet	34.1253, -107.3037	Public
Red Rock Spring	Socorro County	Agatized Picture Wood Petrified Cycad Petrified Palm	34.3506, -107.2989	Public
Oscura MountainsWsmr South Route 3501	Socorro County	Chrysocolla Chalcocite Atacamite Azurite Barite Celestite Cerussite Dolomite +4 more	33.8118, -106.3750	Public
Mockingbird GapWsmr P Route 7	Socorro County	Jasper	33.5458, -106.4527	Public
Belen to Los LunasSedillo Road	Valencia County	Agate	34.7147, -106.7467	Public
Fra Cristobal Range	Sierra County	Agate Jasper	33.4003, -107.1203	Public
Los Lunas	Valencia County	Red Agate Banded Agate Apache Tears Agatized Wood Obsidian	34.7575, -106.8935	Public
Isleta PuebloTribal Road 12	Bernalillo County	Opal Opalized Wood Agatized Wood	34.9075, -106.6744	Public
Elephant ButteNM 51	Sierra County	Agate Chert Chalcedony Jasper	33.1729, -107.0448	Public
Jornada ValleyUpham Road	Sierra County	Agate Chalcedony Elixirite Jasper Petrified Wood	33.1363, -107.0245	Public
Pajarito MesaOld Pajarito Road	Bernalillo County	Agatized Wood Agate Jasper	34.9948, -106.7656	Public
Mud Springs Mountains	Sierra County	Agate Opalized Wood Silicified Wood Petrified Palm	33.1665, -107.2975	Public
AnchoA036	Lincoln County	Jasper	33.9375, -105.7305	Public
White OaksCounty Road A044	Lincoln County	Gold Huebnerite Onyx	33.7520, -105.7579	Public
Estancia Dry Lake	Torrance County	Epsomite Glauberite	34.7312, -105.9992	Public
Cutter	Sierra County	Jasper	33.0643, -107.0027	Public
Rio Puerco Valley	Bernalillo County	Agate Chalcedony Jasper Opalized Wood Agatized Wood	35.0755, -106.9489	Public
LagunaNM 124	Cibola County	Agate Jasper	35.0488, -107.4057	Public
Tijeras CanyonMountain Ridge	Bernalillo County	Fluorite	35.0717, -106.3978	Public
Grandview CanyonWsmr South Route 306	Doña Ana County	Fluorite Copper	32.9812, -106.5475	Public
Plains of San Agustin	Catron County	Moss Agate Jasper	33.8840, -108.2586	Public
Albuquerque	Sandoval County	Agatized Wood	35.2121, -106.8623	Public
Caballo MountainsCounty Road A003	Sierra County	Azurite Chalcocite Chalcopyrite Fluorite Malachite	32.9120, -107.2236	Public

Socorro rockhounding FAQ

Where can I go rockhounding near Socorro?+

There are 81 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Socorro, New Mexico. The closest is Strawberry Peak in Socorro County, roughly 7 miles away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.

What rocks and minerals can you find near Socorro?+

Spots within driving distance of Socorro most commonly produce agate, jasper, chalcedony, fluorite, agatized wood, chert.

Is rockhounding legal near Socorro?+

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 Socorro?+

Most weekend trips from Socorro 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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