Strawberry Peak: Satin Spar Rockhounding in Socorro County, New Mexico

Updated June 2026

Strawberry Peak is a mapped rockhounding spot in Socorro County, New Mexico. Reported finds include satin spar. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Socorro County
State: New Mexico
Coordinates: 34.10559, -107.00430

Geology at Strawberry Peak

This spot sits on Silicic to intermediate volcanic rocks, mapped as dacite and rhyolite that formed roughly 23 to 5 million years ago. Volcanic ground like this weathers into rocky slopes and float, and fresh exposures in cuts and drainages are usually the most productive places to look.

Mapped unit: Silicic to intermediate volcanic rocks
Age: 23–5 Ma (Miocene)
Rock types: dacite and rhyolite
Elevation: 6,660 ft

Geologic mapping via Macrostrat and the underlying state geological survey maps (CC BY 4.0). Bedrock at the surface can vary within a mapped unit.

Best time to visit Strawberry Peak

Best months: January to November. Typical highs run 84°F in midsummer and 45°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 16°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, SOCORRO station (8 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

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 Strawberry Peak

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

Satin Spar

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Strawberry Peak FAQ

Where is Strawberry Peak?+

Strawberry Peak is in Socorro County, New Mexico, at 34.10559, -107.00430.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Strawberry Peak?+

Strawberry Peak is reported to produce Satin Spar.

Is collecting allowed at Strawberry Peak?+

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 Strawberry Peak?+

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.

When is the best time to visit Strawberry Peak?+

The most comfortable months at Strawberry Peak are January to November.

How do I get to Strawberry Peak?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 34.10559, -107.00430 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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