Rockhounding in De Baca County, New Mexico

2 mapped rockhounding spots in De Baca County. Most commonly produces pecos diamonds, quartz.

De Baca County rockhounding photos

Representative spot and material photos from this county, shown where verified public image records are available.

2 photos

Minerals reported in De Baca County

Pecos Diamonds2
Quartz2

Standout in De Baca County

Hand-picked spot in De Baca County, chosen for unusual mineralogy or documented public access. Each card opens the full coordinates and access notes.

Top pick
Fort Sumner
Public
De Baca County
Fort Sumner represents the Pecos diamond belt, where the collectible material is doubly terminated authigenic quartz rather than true diamond. New Mexico Bureau of Geology publications tie these quartz and occasional dolomite crystals to Seven Rivers Formation and related Artesia Group outcrops, and Mindat records the De Baca County occurrence as a named Pecos diamond locality.
Quartz, Pecos Diamonds

Spots in De Baca County

Spot	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Fort SumnerSouth 9th Street	Quartz Pecos Diamonds	34.4591, -104.2396	Public
Fort Sumner (Pecos diamonds)US 60	Quartz Pecos Diamonds	34.4731, -104.7230	Public

Neighboring counties in New Mexico

Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to De Baca County. A natural extension if De Baca County is already on your trip plan.

De Baca County FAQ

Where can I rockhound in De Baca County, New Mexico?+

RockHoundR tracks 2 rockhounding spots in De Baca County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.

What rocks and minerals are common in De Baca County?+

Spots in De Baca County most often produce Pecos Diamonds, Quartz. Individual spots can vary widely.

Are these De Baca County rockhounding spots on public land?+

Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out — links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.

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