NE side of Carizo Mts — Rockhounding in Culberson County, Texas

NE side of Carizo Mts is a mapped rockhounding spot in Culberson County, Texas. Reported finds include limonite, turquoise. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Culberson County
State: Texas
Postcode: 79855
Coordinates: 31.06736, -104.86242

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

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Bureau of Economic Geology — Texas geology
Big Bend National Park — Rules
Community submissions reviewed against published agency rules

Found at NE side of Carizo Mts

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NE side of Carizo Mts FAQ

Where is NE side of Carizo Mts?+

NE side of Carizo Mts is in Culberson County, Texas, at 31.06736, -104.86242.

What rocks and minerals can you find at NE side of Carizo Mts?+

NE side of Carizo Mts is reported to produce Limonite, Turquoise.

Is collecting allowed at NE side of Carizo Mts?+

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 NE side of Carizo Mts?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 31.06736, -104.86242 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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