Carrizalillo Mining District: Thunderegg Rockhounding in Luna County, New Mexico

Updated August 2026

Carrizalillo Mining District is a mapped rockhounding spot in Luna County, New Mexico. Reported finds include thunderegg. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Luna County
State: New Mexico
Coordinates: 31.86905, -107.98376

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 Carrizalillo Mining District

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Carrizalillo Mining District FAQ

Where is Carrizalillo Mining District?+

Carrizalillo Mining District is in Luna County, New Mexico, at 31.86905, -107.98376.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Carrizalillo Mining District?+

Carrizalillo Mining District is reported to produce Thunderegg.

Is collecting allowed at Carrizalillo Mining District?+

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 Carrizalillo Mining District?+

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 Carrizalillo Mining District?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 31.86905, -107.98376 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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