Candyland: Rhyolite Rockhounding in Sierra County, New Mexico

Updated August 2026

Candyland is a mapped rockhounding spot in Sierra County, New Mexico. Reported finds include rhyolite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Permission required
County: Sierra County
State: New Mexico
Nearest road: No Mans Road
Postcode: 87942
Coordinates: 33.14401, -107.28498

Land & collecting status

Permission required before collecting

Requires landowner or agency permission before any collecting. Do not enter without explicit authorization.

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 Candyland

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Candyland FAQ

Where is Candyland?+

Candyland is in Sierra County, New Mexico, at 33.14401, -107.28498. Nearest road: No Mans Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Candyland?+

Candyland is reported to produce Rhyolite.

Is collecting allowed at Candyland?+

Permission required before collecting. Requires landowner or agency permission before any collecting. Do not enter without explicit authorization. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Candyland?+

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 Candyland?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 33.14401, -107.28498 in Google Maps. The nearest road is No Mans Road.

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