Small Fry Prospect: Fluorite Rockhounding in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico

Updated August 2026

Small Fry Prospect is a mapped rockhounding spot in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. Reported finds include fluorite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Rio Arriba County
State: New Mexico
Nearest road: New Mexico State Highway 554
Postcode: 87530
Coordinates: 36.24169, -106.19105

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 Small Fry Prospect

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Small Fry Prospect FAQ

Where is Small Fry Prospect?+

Small Fry Prospect is in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, at 36.24169, -106.19105. Nearest road: New Mexico State Highway 554.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Small Fry Prospect?+

Small Fry Prospect is reported to produce Fluorite.

Is collecting allowed at Small Fry Prospect?+

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 Small Fry Prospect?+

A rock hammer, gloves, and safety glasses cover old mining-district ground. Stay out of shafts and adits; the best specimens typically come from dump piles.

How do I get to Small Fry Prospect?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 36.24169, -106.19105 in Google Maps. The nearest road is New Mexico State Highway 554.

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