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Lee Russell Canyon: Agate Rockhounding in Catron County, New Mexico

Updated August 2026

Lee Russell Canyon is a mapped rockhounding spot in Catron County, New Mexico. Reported finds include agate. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Map showing Lee Russell Canyon in Catron County, New Mexico

Quick details

Access
Public area
Nearest road
NM 32

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

State guidance last verified:

Found at Lee Russell Canyon

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Lee Russell Canyon FAQ

Where is Lee Russell Canyon?+
Lee Russell Canyon is in Catron County, New Mexico, at 33.92858, -108.65831. Nearest road: NM 32.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Lee Russell Canyon?+
Lee Russell Canyon is reported to produce Agate.
Is collecting allowed at Lee Russell Canyon?+
Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
What tools should I bring to Lee Russell Canyon?+
Most agate and jasper is surface float: bring a spray bottle, a pick or small shovel, and a sturdy bag. Wet stones show their banding and translucence.
How do I get to Lee Russell Canyon?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 33.92858, -108.65831 in Google Maps. The nearest road is NM 32.

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