Bonanza Mine — Rockhounding in Hudspeth County, Texas

Bonanza Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Hudspeth County, Texas. Reported finds include chalcopyrite, galena, sphalerite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Hudspeth County
State: Texas
Nearest road: Love Road
Coordinates: 31.18733, -105.50052

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 Bonanza Mine

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Bonanza Mine FAQ

Where is Bonanza Mine?+

Bonanza Mine is in Hudspeth County, Texas, at 31.18733, -105.50052. Nearest road: Love Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Bonanza Mine?+

Bonanza Mine is reported to produce Chalcopyrite, Galena, Sphalerite.

Is collecting allowed at Bonanza Mine?+

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 Bonanza Mine?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 31.18733, -105.50052 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Love Road.

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