Burro Peak: Azurite & Chalcocite Rockhounding in Grant County, New Mexico

Updated June 2026

Burro Peak is a mapped rockhounding spot in Grant County, New Mexico. Reported finds include azurite, chalcocite, chalcopyrite, cerargyrite, chrysocolla, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Grant County
State: New Mexico
Nearest road: Rustlers Trail
Coordinates: 32.57184, -108.40068

Geology at Burro Peak

This spot sits on granitic plutonic rocks, mapped as granite that formed roughly 1600 to 1200 million years ago. Plutonic rock like this weathers slowly into grus and boulders, and the most productive collecting is typically in weathered zones and drainages.

Mapped unit: granitic plutonic rocks
Age: 1600–1200 Ma (Mesoproterozoic)
Rock types: granite
Elevation: 6,580 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.

Best time to visit Burro Peak

Conditions here are workable year-round, with typical highs from 51°F in winter to 86°F in summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, WHITE SIGNAL station (2 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

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 Burro Peak

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Across the state line from Burro Peak

Burro Peak 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.

Burro Peak FAQ

Where is Burro Peak?+

Burro Peak is in Grant County, New Mexico, at 32.57184, -108.40068. Nearest road: Rustlers Trail.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Burro Peak?+

Burro Peak is reported to produce Azurite, Chalcocite, Chalcopyrite, Cerargyrite, Chrysocolla, Fluorite, Galena, Malachite, Pyrite, Onyx.

Is collecting allowed at Burro Peak?+

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 Burro Peak?+

A rock hammer, gloves, and safety glasses are enough for oxidized copper ground. Look for green and blue staining on weathered rock and in old dump piles.

When is the best time to visit Burro Peak?+

Burro Peak is workable year-round.

How do I get to Burro Peak?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 32.57184, -108.40068 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Rustlers Trail.

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