Whites City — Rockhounding in Eddy County, New Mexico

Whites City is a mapped rockhounding spot in Eddy County, New Mexico. Reported finds include onyx. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Eddy County
State: New Mexico
Nearest road: Carlsbad Cavern Highway
Postcode: 88268
Coordinates: 32.17585, -104.37695

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 Whites City

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Whites City

Whites City 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.

Whites City FAQ

Where is Whites City?+

Whites City is in Eddy County, New Mexico, at 32.17585, -104.37695. Nearest road: Carlsbad Cavern Highway.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Whites City?+

Whites City is reported to produce Onyx.

Is collecting allowed at Whites City?+

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 Whites City?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 32.17585, -104.37695 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Carlsbad Cavern Highway.

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