Pecos Diamonds: Pecos Diamond Rockhounding in Eddy County, New Mexico

Updated August 2026

Pecos Diamonds is a mapped rockhounding spot in Eddy County, New Mexico. Reported finds include pecos diamond. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Eddy County
State: New Mexico
Nearest road: Karr Ranch Road
Coordinates: 32.88954, -104.32099

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: April 1, 2026

Rockhound State Park, Collection rules
BLM New Mexico
New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources
Community submissions reviewed against published agency rules

Found at Pecos Diamonds

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Pecos Diamonds FAQ

Where is Pecos Diamonds?+

Pecos Diamonds is in Eddy County, New Mexico, at 32.88954, -104.32099. Nearest road: Karr Ranch Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Pecos Diamonds?+

Pecos Diamonds is reported to produce Pecos Diamond.

Is collecting allowed at Pecos Diamonds?+

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 Pecos Diamonds?+

A rock hammer, sturdy gloves, safety glasses, and a collecting bag cover the basics here. Add a spray bottle: wet rock shows color and pattern that dry rock hides.

How do I get to Pecos Diamonds?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 32.88954, -104.32099 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Karr Ranch Road.

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