Rockhounding in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
12 mapped rockhounding spots in Rio Arriba County. Most commonly produces agate, chert, mica, aquamarine.
Every rockhounding spot in Rio Arriba County
Pedernal ParkRio Arriba County, New MexicoPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony, Chert +1- La MaderaRio Arriba County, New MexicoPublic access · Calcite, Limonite, Geode
- La Madera (dumortierite area)Rio Arriba County, New MexicoPublic access · Dumortierite, Specularite, Chert
- PetacaRio Arriba County, New MexicoPublic access · Pink Feldspar, Mica, Quartz
- CoyoteRio Arriba County, New MexicoPublic access · Azurite, Malachite
- Sunnyside MineRio Arriba County, New MexicoPublic access · Aquamarine, Beryl
Abiquiu LakeRio Arriba County, New MexicoPermission required · Agate- Ghost RanchRio Arriba County, New MexicoPublic access · Agate
- La Madera MineRio Arriba County, New MexicoPublic access · Mica
- Las TablasRio Arriba County, New MexicoPublic access · Tourmaline
- Small Fry ProspectRio Arriba County, New MexicoPublic access · Fluorite
- YoungsvilleRio Arriba County, New MexicoPublic access · Agate
Minerals reported in Rio Arriba County
Neighboring counties in New Mexico
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Rio Arriba County. A natural extension if Rio Arriba County is already on your trip plan.
- Taos County~29 mi6 spotsTop: Bityite, Eucryptite, Staurolite
- Sandoval County~51 mi4 spotsTop: Chrysocolla, Agate, Agatized Wood
- Santa Fe County~59 mi4 spotsTop: Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper
- Colfax County~82 mi5 spotsTop: Chalcopyrite, Gold, Pyrite
- Bernalillo County~95 mi4 spotsTop: Agatized Wood, Agate, Jasper
- Cibola County~125 mi2 spotsTop: Agate, Jasper, Chalcedony
Rio Arriba County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico?+
RockHoundR tracks 12 rockhounding spots in Rio Arriba County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Rio Arriba County?+
Spots in Rio Arriba County most often produce Agate, Chert, Mica, Aquamarine, Azurite. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Rio Arriba County rockhounding spots on public land?+
Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out, links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.
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