Rockhounding in Bernalillo County, New Mexico
4 mapped rockhounding spots in Bernalillo County. Most commonly produces agatized wood, agate, jasper, opalized wood.
Map showing 4 rockhounding spots in Bernalillo County, New Mexico
Minerals reported in Bernalillo County
Spots in Bernalillo County
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isleta PuebloTribal Road 12 | 34.9075, -106.6744 | Permission | |
| Pajarito MesaOld Pajarito Road | 34.9948, -106.7656 | Public | |
| Rio Puerco Valley | 35.0755, -106.9489 | Public | |
| Tijeras CanyonMountain Ridge | 35.0717, -106.3978 | Public |
Neighboring counties in New Mexico
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Bernalillo County. A natural extension if Bernalillo County is already on your trip plan.
- Santa Fe County~45 mi4 spotsTop: Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper
- Sandoval County~52 mi4 spotsTop: Chrysocolla, Agate, Agatized Wood
- Cibola County~66 mi2 spotsTop: Agate, Jasper, Chalcedony
- Socorro County~70 mi8 spotsTop: Azurite, Malachite, Smithsonite
- Rio Arriba County~95 mi12 spotsTop: Agate, Chert, Mica
- Taos County~103 mi6 spotsTop: Bityite, Eucryptite, Staurolite
Bernalillo County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Bernalillo County, New Mexico?+
RockHoundR tracks 4 rockhounding spots in Bernalillo County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Bernalillo County?+
Spots in Bernalillo County most often produce Agatized Wood, Agate, Jasper, Opalized Wood, Chalcedony. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Bernalillo County rockhounding spots on public land?+
Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out, links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.
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