Rockhounding in Catron County, New Mexico
17 mapped rockhounding spots in Catron County. Most commonly produces agate, chalcedony, jasper, amethyst.
Every rockhounding spot in Catron County
Black MountainCatron County, New MexicoPermission required · Albite, Amethyst, Biotite +2
Luna (agate area)Catron County, New MexicoPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper +1- MogollonCatron County, New MexicoPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper +1
- QuemadoCatron County, New MexicoPermission required · Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper +1
- Leggett PeakCatron County, New MexicoPublic access · Agate, Amethyst, Quartz Cluster
- Apache Creek CampgroundCatron County, New MexicoPublic access · Chalcedony, Agate
- Glenwood & PleasantonCatron County, New MexicoPublic access · Fluorite, Topaz
- LunaCatron County, New MexicoPublic access · Geode, Amethyst
- Plains of San AgustinCatron County, New MexicoPermission required · Moss Agate, Jasper
- San Francisco RiverCatron County, New MexicoPublic access · Agate, Banded Agate
- Sand Canyon AgateCatron County, New MexicoPublic access · Chalcedony, Agate
- Elk Horn ParkCatron County, New MexicoPublic access · Agate
- Golden Eagle & Handcar MinesCatron County, New MexicoPublic access · Tetradymite
- Horse Camp CanyonCatron County, New MexicoPermission required · Agatized Wood
- Lee Russell & Kerr CanyonsCatron County, New MexicoPublic access · Agate
- Lee Russell CanyonCatron County, New MexicoPublic access · Agate
- Lee Russell CanyonCatron County, New MexicoPublic access · Agate
Minerals reported in Catron County
Neighboring counties in New Mexico
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Catron County. A natural extension if Catron County is already on your trip plan.
- Grant County~85 mi16 spotsTop: Copper, Chrysocolla, Malachite
- Sierra County~96 mi11 spotsTop: Agate, Jasper, Chalcedony
- Socorro County~97 mi8 spotsTop: Azurite, Malachite, Smithsonite
- Cibola County~101 mi2 spotsTop: Agate, Jasper, Chalcedony
- Hidalgo County~123 mi7 spotsTop: Agate, Fluorite, Argentite
- Luna County~124 mi12 spotsTop: Agate, Jasper, Thunderegg
Across the state line from Catron County
Rockhounding counties in neighboring states within driving range. Geology rarely respects state borders. These are often the closest mapped spots you can reach without going deeper into New Mexico.
Catron County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Catron County, New Mexico?+
RockHoundR tracks 17 rockhounding spots in Catron County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Catron County?+
Spots in Catron County most often produce Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper, Amethyst, Agatized Wood. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Catron County rockhounding spots on public land?+
Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out, links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.
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