Fra Cristobal Range — Rockhounding in Sierra County, New Mexico

Fra Cristobal Range is a mapped rockhounding spot in Sierra County, New Mexico. Reported finds include agate, jasper. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Sierra County
State: New Mexico
Coordinates: 33.40030, -107.12027

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 Fra Cristobal Range

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Fra Cristobal Range FAQ

Where is Fra Cristobal Range?+

Fra Cristobal Range is in Sierra County, New Mexico, at 33.40030, -107.12027.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Fra Cristobal Range?+

Fra Cristobal Range is reported to produce Agate, Jasper.

Is collecting allowed at Fra Cristobal Range?+

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 Fra Cristobal Range?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 33.40030, -107.12027 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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