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Luna (agate area): Agate & Chalcedony Rockhounding in Catron County, New Mexico

Public access4 mineralsCatron County, New MexicoUpdated June 2026
Minerals reported
4
Elevation
7,060 ft
Best months
Year-round

Luna (agate area) is a mapped rockhounding spot in Catron County, New Mexico. Reported finds include agate, chalcedony, jasper, quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Plan your visit

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Nearest road
Bill Knight Gap Road
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Coordinates are approximate. Confirm the exact ground in the RockHoundR app, where land overlays show which agency manages the area.

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.

Best time to visit Luna (agate area)

Comfortable months (45 to 90°F highs)

Conditions here are workable year-round, with typical highs from 52°F in winter to 85°F in summer. At about 7,060 ft, snow can block access from late fall well into spring, so check conditions outside of summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, LUNA RS station (1 mi away).

Geology at Luna (agate area)

This spot sits on ground mapped as Alluvium that formed within roughly the last 12,000 years. Gravels like these concentrate whatever survives the river: agate, jasper, and other tough silica typically show up as rounded, waxy stones.

Mapped unit
Alluvium
Age
< 1 Ma (Holocene)
Elevation
7,060 ft

Geologic mapping via Macrostrat and the underlying state geological survey maps (CC BY 4.0). Bedrock at the surface can vary within a mapped unit.

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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.

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Found at Luna (agate area)

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Luna (agate area).

  • LunaCatron County, New Mexico · 2 mi awayGeode, Amethyst
  • San Francisco RiverCatron County, New Mexico · 4 mi awayAgate, Banded Agate
  • Leggett PeakCatron County, New Mexico · 8 mi awayAgate, Amethyst, Quartz Cluster
  • Elk Horn ParkCatron County, New Mexico · 16 mi awayAgate
  • Lee Russell & Kerr CanyonsCatron County, New Mexico · 18 mi awayAgate
  • Lee Russell CanyonCatron County, New Mexico · 19 mi awayAgate
  • Apache Creek CampgroundCatron County, New Mexico · 19 mi awayChalcedony, Agate
  • Lee Russell CanyonCatron County, New Mexico · 19 mi awayAgate

Across the state line from Luna (agate area)

Luna (agate area) is close enough to the New Mexico border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

  • Both sides of Mule Creek RoadGreenlee County, Arizona · 50 mi awayChalcedony Geode
  • Foothills of Sunset PeakGreenlee County, Arizona · 52 mi awayAgate, Blue Jasper, Black Jasper
  • Canyon to N of road 1 mi. S of Apache Nat. ForestGreenlee County, Arizona · 52 mi awayBlue Agate, Carnelian
  • N of Mulligan PeakGreenlee County, Arizona · 55 mi awayPurple Agate
  • W of Mulligan PeakGreenlee County, Arizona · 55 mi awayNodule
  • Limestone GulchGreenlee County, Arizona · 55 mi awayAgate

Luna (agate area) FAQ

Where is Luna (agate area)?+
Luna (agate area) is in Catron County, New Mexico, at 33.81892, -108.95484. Nearest road: Bill Knight Gap Road.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Luna (agate area)?+
Luna (agate area) is reported to produce Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper, Quartz.
Is collecting allowed at Luna (agate area)?+
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 Luna (agate area)?+
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.
When is the best time to visit Luna (agate area)?+
Luna (agate area) is workable year-round. At about 7,060 ft, snow can block access from late fall well into spring, so check conditions outside of summer.
How do I get to Luna (agate area)?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 33.81892, -108.95484 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Bill Knight Gap Road.

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