Rockhounding near El Paso, TX

59 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of El Paso — most are inside a 2 to 3 hour drive. Below: a map, the closest spots, what they produce, and full coordinates with access notes.

Covering parts of Texas, New Mexico.

Closest rockhounding spots to El Paso

The 6 nearest mapped spots, with straight-line distance and an approximate drive time.

General AreaEl Paso County, Texas9 mi · 11 min driveGarnet, Mica, Pink Serpentine
Las CrucesDoña Ana County, New Mexico22 mi · 27 min driveObsidian
Kilbourne HoleDoña Ana County, New Mexico32 mi · 40 min driveAugite, Peridot
OrganDoña Ana County, New Mexico45 mi · 56 min driveBrochantite, Cerargyrite, Cerussite
Jarilla Mountains (garnet)Otero County, New Mexico49 mi · 1 hr 1 min driveGarnet
Jarilla Mountains (copper)Otero County, New Mexico50 mi · 1 hr 2 min driveChalcocite, Chalcopyrite, Chrysocolla

Most-reported finds near El Paso

Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.

Hunting something specific near El Paso?

These materials have enough dedicated spots around El Paso to earn their own page, with distances and a separate map.

Every spot within 150 miles of El Paso

Sorted by distance from El Paso. Tap a row to open the spot detail page with full directions, access status, and nearby trips.

Spot	County	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
General AreaWoodrow Bean Transmountain Drive	El Paso County	Garnet Mica Pink Serpentine	31.8901, -106.5082	Permission
Las CrucesPearl Harbor Memorial Highway	Doña Ana County	Obsidian	32.0615, -106.6033	Public
Kilbourne Hole	Doña Ana County	Augite Peridot	31.9734, -106.9660	Permission
OrganBaylor Canyon Pass	Doña Ana County	Brochantite Cerargyrite Cerussite Chalcopyrite Molybdenite Chrysocolla Onyx	32.4040, -106.6010	Permission
Jarilla Mountains (garnet)	Otero County	Garnet	32.3952, -106.1161	Public
Jarilla Mountains (copper)County Road A003	Otero County	Chalcocite Chalcopyrite Chrysocolla Galena Gypsum Jarosite Limonite Malachite +1 more	32.4055, -106.1005	Public
Bonanza MineLove Road	Hudspeth County	Chalcopyrite Galena Sphalerite	31.1873, -105.5005	Public
Sierra Blanc	Hudspeth County	Turquoise	31.2568, -105.4267	Public
Columbus	Luna County	Onyx	31.8260, -107.7137	Public
Rockhound State ParkThunder Egg Trail	Luna County	Agate Blue Chalcedony Jasper	32.1873, -107.6126	Permission
Quitman Mountains (South)	Hudspeth County	Agate Amethyst Carnelian Chalcedony Jasper Petrified Wood	31.1005, -105.5080	Public
Tres Hermanas Mtscdt	Luna County	Dumortierite Hydrozincite Pyrolusite Quartz Smithsonite Willemite	31.9307, -107.7255	Public
Hatch	Doña Ana County	Agate Chalcedony Jasper Quartz	32.7108, -107.1072	Public
Hatch (goethite area)County Road 0068	Doña Ana County	Goethite Fluorite Quartz	32.7569, -107.1355	Public
General Area (Luna County)	Luna County	Agate Chalcedony Chert Jasper	32.3316, -107.7059	Public
General Area (calcite)County Road A016	Luna County	Calcite Fluorite	32.3935, -107.7067	Public
DerryLost Hill	Sierra County	Chert	32.7883, -107.2531	Public
Massacre Mountain	Luna County	Carnelian Red Jasper	32.4447, -107.6751	Public
Grandview CanyonWsmr South Route 306	Doña Ana County	Fluorite Copper	32.9812, -106.5475	Public
Big Diggins MineCounty Road C018	Luna County	Agate	32.0459, -107.9433	Paid / fee
Cookes Peak areaCookes Peak Trail	Luna County	Agate Carnelian Chalcedony Jasper Fluorite	32.5260, -107.7014	Public
Caballo MountainsCounty Road A003	Sierra County	Azurite Chalcocite Chalcopyrite Fluorite Malachite	32.9120, -107.2236	Public
Cookes PeakCookes Peak Trail	Luna County	Anglesite Cerussite Galena	32.5570, -107.7250	Public
Eagle Flat	Hudspeth County	Augite	31.1171, -105.1381	Public
Cutter	Sierra County	Jasper	33.0643, -107.0027	Public

El Paso rockhounding FAQ

Where can I go rockhounding near El Paso?+

There are 59 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of El Paso, Texas. The closest is General Area in El Paso County, roughly 9 miles away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.

What rocks and minerals can you find near El Paso?+

Spots within driving distance of El Paso most commonly produce agate, jasper, fluorite, chalcedony, chrysocolla, quartz.

Is rockhounding legal near El Paso?+

Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Each spot page on this site lists access status; always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

How far do most rockhounders drive from El Paso?+

Most weekend trips from El Paso fall inside a 2 to 3 hour drive, which is roughly the 150-mile radius shown on this page. Closer spots are good for half-day outings; the outer ones are better as overnight trips.

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