Oscura Mountains — Rockhounding in Socorro County, New Mexico

Oscura Mountains is a mapped rockhounding spot in Socorro County, New Mexico. Reported finds include chrysocolla, chalcocite, atacamite, azurite, barite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Socorro County
State: New Mexico
Nearest road: Wsmr South Route 3501
Coordinates: 33.81175, -106.37505

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 Oscura Mountains

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Oscura Mountains FAQ

Where is Oscura Mountains?+

Oscura Mountains is in Socorro County, New Mexico, at 33.81175, -106.37505. Nearest road: Wsmr South Route 3501.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Oscura Mountains?+

Oscura Mountains is reported to produce Chrysocolla, Chalcocite, Atacamite, Azurite, Barite, Celestite, Cerussite, Dolomite, Galena, Limonite, Malachite, Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Oscura Mountains?+

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 Oscura Mountains?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 33.81175, -106.37505 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Wsmr South Route 3501.

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