Rockhounding in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
11 mapped rockhounding spots in Rio Arriba County. Most commonly produces agate, chert, mica, aquamarine.
Map showing 11 rockhounding spots in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
Minerals reported in Rio Arriba County
Spots in Rio Arriba County
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abiquiu LakeNM 96 | 36.2348, -106.4321 | Public | |
| CoyoteNM 96 | 36.1657, -106.6162 | Public | |
| Ghost Ranch | 36.3050, -106.4804 | Public | |
| La Madera | 36.3978, -106.0212 | Public | |
| La Madera (dumortierite area) |
| 36.3810, -106.0346 | Public |
| La Madera MineNM 519 | 36.3961, -106.0242 | Public | |
| Las TablasJarita Meza Road | 36.5317, -106.0504 | Public | |
| Pedernal Park | 36.1920, -106.4898 | Public | |
| PetacaForest Road 45 | 36.5033, -106.0235 | Public | |
| Sunnyside Mine | 36.4539, -106.0494 | Public | |
| YoungsvilleEncino Road | 36.1841, -106.5584 | Public |
Neighboring counties in New Mexico
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Rio Arriba County. A natural extension if Rio Arriba County is already on your trip plan.
- Taos County~29 mi6 spotsTop: Bityite, Eucryptite, Staurolite
- Sandoval County~51 mi4 spotsTop: Chrysocolla, Agate, Agatized Wood
- Santa Fe County~59 mi4 spotsTop: Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper
- Colfax County~82 mi5 spotsTop: Chalcopyrite, Gold, Pyrite
- Bernalillo County~95 mi4 spotsTop: Agatized Wood, Agate, Jasper
- Cibola County~125 mi2 spotsTop: Agate, Jasper, Chalcedony
Across the state line from Rio Arriba County
Rockhounding counties in neighboring states within driving range. Geology rarely respects state borders — these are often the closest mapped spots you can reach without going deeper into New Mexico.
Rio Arriba County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico?+
RockHoundR tracks 11 rockhounding spots in Rio Arriba County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Rio Arriba County?+
Spots in Rio Arriba County most often produce Agate, Chert, Mica, Aquamarine, Azurite. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Rio Arriba 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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