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Point of Rocks — Rockhounding in Colfax County, New Mexico

Point of Rocks is a mapped rockhounding spot in Colfax County, New Mexico. Reported finds include searlesite, fluorescent villiaumite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Map showing Point of Rocks in Colfax 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.

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Found at Point of Rocks

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Point of Rocks

Point of Rocks 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.

Point of Rocks FAQ

Where is Point of Rocks?+
Point of Rocks is in Colfax County, New Mexico, at 36.42512, -104.15196.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Point of Rocks?+
Point of Rocks is reported to produce Searlesite, Fluorescent Villiaumite.
Is collecting allowed at Point of Rocks?+
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 Point of Rocks?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 36.42512, -104.15196 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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