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Plains of San Agustin — Rockhounding in Catron County, New Mexico

Plains of San Agustin is a mapped rockhounding spot in Catron County, New Mexico. Reported finds include moss agate, jasper. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Map showing Plains of San Agustin in Catron County, New Mexico

Quick details

Access
Public area

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:

Found at Plains of San Agustin

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Across the state line from Plains of San Agustin

Plains of San Agustin is close enough to the New Mexico border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Plains of San Agustin FAQ

Where is Plains of San Agustin?+
Plains of San Agustin is in Catron County, New Mexico, at 33.88397, -108.25858.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Plains of San Agustin?+
Plains of San Agustin is reported to produce Moss Agate, Jasper.
Is collecting allowed at Plains of San Agustin?+
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.
How do I get to Plains of San Agustin?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 33.88397, -108.25858 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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