Owens Mine: Copper Rockhounding in Grant County, New Mexico

Updated August 2026

Owens Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Grant County, New Mexico. Reported finds include copper. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Grant County
State: New Mexico
Nearest road: Shipping Pens Road
Coordinates: 31.84189, -108.23851

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 Owens Mine

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Owens Mine FAQ

Where is Owens Mine?+

Owens Mine is in Grant County, New Mexico, at 31.84189, -108.23851. Nearest road: Shipping Pens Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Owens Mine?+

Owens Mine is reported to produce Copper.

Is collecting allowed at Owens Mine?+

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 Owens Mine?+

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.

How do I get to Owens Mine?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 31.84189, -108.23851 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Shipping Pens Road.

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