Agate & Jasper rockhounding sites in New Mexico

Where to find agates and jasper in the U.S. — Lake Superior beaches, Ellensburg blue, Wyoming Sweetwater fields, Texas Terlingua, Mojave desert beds, and colorful chalcedony shorelines.

42 agate & jasper destinations in New Mexico.

Rockhounding sites in New Mexico — agate & jasper: 42 spots in our directory. Sort live from your phone with near me, or browse all U.S. agate & jasper rockhounding sites and the New Mexico state page.

Agate & Jasper collecting in New Mexico

Where to find agates and jasper in the U.S. — Lake Superior beaches, Ellensburg blue, Wyoming Sweetwater fields, Texas Terlingua, Mojave desert beds, and colorful chalcedony shorelines.

We currently document 42 agate & jasper collecting sites in New Mexico. Each listing includes original descriptions, visitor notes, and last-updated dates when available.

What to know before you collect

Agate & Jasper destinations in New Mexico vary widely in access, season, and legality. Some are official recreation areas; others are informal gravel bars. Read the access and safety sections on each listing — never assume collecting is allowed without checking current signage.

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Abiquiu Lake — agate rockhounding site near New Mexico, NM

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Abiquiu Lake

Abiquiu Lake is a documented mineral occurrence near NM. Reported specimens include Agate. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Ancho — agate rockhounding site near New Mexico, NM

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Ancho

Ancho is a documented mineral occurrence near NM. Reported specimens include Jasper. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Belen To Los Lunas — agate rockhounding site near New Mexico, NM

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Belen To Los Lunas

Belen to Los Lunas is a documented mineral occurrence near NM. Reported specimens include Gem Agate. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Big Diggins Mine (paid Location) — agate rockhounding site near New Mexico, NM

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Big Diggins Mine (paid Location)

Big Diggins Mine (paid location) is a documented mineral occurrence near NM. Reported specimens include Agate, seam agate, sagenitic. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Big Hatchet Mountains — agate rockhounding site near New Mexico, NM

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Big Hatchet Mountains

Big Hatchet Mountains is a documented mineral occurrence near NM. Reported specimens include Agate, Moss Opal. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Blanco Trading Post — chalcedony rockhounding site near New Mexico, NM

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Blanco Trading Post

Blanco Trading Post is a documented mineral occurrence near NM. Reported specimens include Chalcedony. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Cookes Peak Area — agate rockhounding site near New Mexico, NM

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Cookes Peak Area

Cookes Peak area is a documented mineral occurrence near NM. Reported specimens include Agate, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Jasper, Fluorite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Cutter — agate rockhounding site near New Mexico, NM

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Cutter

Cutter is a documented mineral occurrence near NM. Reported specimens include Gem Jasper. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Derry — agate rockhounding site near New Mexico, NM

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Derry

Derry is a documented mineral occurrence near NM. Reported specimens include Chert. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Elephant Butte — agate rockhounding site near New Mexico, NM

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Elephant Butte

Elephant Butte is a documented mineral occurrence near NM. Reported specimens include Agate, Chert, Chalcedony, Jasper. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Elk Horn Park — agate rockhounding site near New Mexico, NM

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Elk Horn Park

Elk Horn Park is a documented mineral occurrence near NM. Reported specimens include Gem Agate. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Fra Cristobal Range — agate rockhounding site near New Mexico, NM

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Fra Cristobal Range

Fra Cristobal Range is a documented mineral occurrence near NM. Reported specimens include Agate, Jasper. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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General Area (luna County) — agate rockhounding site near New Mexico, NM

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General Area (luna County)

General Area (Luna County) is a documented mineral occurrence near NM. Reported specimens include Agate, Chalcedony, Chert, Jasper. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Ghost Ranch — agate rockhounding site near New Mexico, NM

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Ghost Ranch

Ghost Ranch is a documented mineral occurrence near NM. Reported specimens include Agate. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Hatch — agate rockhounding site near New Mexico, NM

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Hatch

Hatch is a documented mineral occurrence near NM. Reported specimens include Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper, Quartz crystals. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Jornada Valley — agate rockhounding site near New Mexico, NM

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Jornada Valley

Jornada Valley is a documented mineral occurrence near NM. Reported specimens include Agate, Chalcedony, Elixirite, Jasper, Petrified Wood. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Laguna — agate rockhounding site near New Mexico, NM

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Laguna

Laguna is a documented mineral occurrence near NM. Reported specimens include Agate, Jasper. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

Fee variesNew Mexico

Lee Russell & Kerr Canyons — agate rockhounding site near New Mexico, NM

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Lee Russell & Kerr Canyons

Lee Russell & Kerr Canyons is a documented mineral occurrence near NM. Reported specimens include Agate. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Leggett Peak — agate rockhounding site near New Mexico, NM

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Leggett Peak

Leggett Peak is a documented mineral occurrence near NM. Reported specimens include Agate, Amethyst, Quartz crystal clusters. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Los Lunas — agate rockhounding site near New Mexico, NM

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Los Lunas

Los Lunas is a documented mineral occurrence near NM. Reported specimens include Red Agate, Banded Agate, Apache tears, Agatized wood, Obsidian. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Luna (agate Area) — agate rockhounding site near New Mexico, NM

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Luna (agate Area)

Luna (agate area) is a documented mineral occurrence near NM. Reported specimens include Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper, Quartz crystals. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

Fee variesNew Mexico

Massacre Mountain — carnelian rockhounding site near New Mexico, NM

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Massacre Mountain

Massacre Mountain is a documented mineral occurrence near NM. Reported specimens include Carnelian, Red Jasper. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Meerschaum Area Surfaces — agate rockhounding site near New Mexico, NM

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Meerschaum Area Surfaces

Meerschaum area surfaces is a documented mineral occurrence near NM. Reported specimens include Chert. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Mexican Gulch — agate rockhounding site near New Mexico, NM

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Mexican Gulch

Mexican Gulch is a documented mineral occurrence near NM. Reported specimens include Agate, Apatite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Mimbres Mountains — agate rockhounding site near New Mexico, NM

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Mimbres Mountains

Mimbres Mountains is a documented mineral occurrence near NM. Reported specimens include Agate, Chalcedony, Chert, Chrysocolla, Jasper, Fluorite, Rock crystal. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Mockingbird Gap — agate rockhounding site near New Mexico, NM

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Mockingbird Gap

Mockingbird Gap is a documented mineral occurrence near NM. Reported specimens include Jasper. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Mogollon — agate rockhounding site near New Mexico, NM

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Mogollon

Mogollon is a documented mineral occurrence near NM. Reported specimens include Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper, Fluorite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Mount Chalchihuitl — agate rockhounding site near New Mexico, NM

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Mount Chalchihuitl

Mount Chalchihuitl is a documented mineral occurrence near NM. Reported specimens include Agate, Chalcedony, Petrified wood, Turquoise. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Mud Springs Mountains — agate rockhounding site near New Mexico, NM

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Mud Springs Mountains

Mud Springs Mountains is a documented mineral occurrence near NM. Reported specimens include Agate, Opalized wood, Silicified wood, Petrified Palm. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Nacimiento Mountains — agate rockhounding site near New Mexico, NM

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Nacimiento Mountains

Nacimiento Mountains is a documented mineral occurrence near NM. Reported specimens include Agate, Azurite, Chalcedony, Chrysocolla, Malachite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Nw San Juan County — agate rockhounding site near New Mexico, NM

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Nw San Juan County

NW San Juan County is a documented mineral occurrence near NM. Reported specimens include Chert, Garnet, Jasper, Quartzite, Petrified wood. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Pedernal Park — agate rockhounding site near New Mexico, NM

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Pedernal Park

Pedernal Park is a documented mineral occurrence near NM. Reported specimens include Agate, Chalcedony, Chert, Jasper. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Plains Of San Agustin — agate rockhounding site near New Mexico, NM

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Plains Of San Agustin

Plains of San Agustin is a documented mineral occurrence near NM. Reported specimens include Moss Agate, Jasper. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Pyramid Mountains — agate rockhounding site near New Mexico, NM

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Pyramid Mountains

Pyramid Mountains is a documented mineral occurrence near NM. Reported specimens include Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Quemado — agate rockhounding site near New Mexico, NM

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Quemado

Quemado is a documented mineral occurrence near NM. Reported specimens include Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper, Agatized wood. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Rio Puerco Valley — agate rockhounding site near New Mexico, NM

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Rio Puerco Valley

Rio Puerco Valley is a documented mineral occurrence near NM. Reported specimens include Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper, Opalized wood, Agatized wood. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Rockhound State Park — agate rockhounding site near Deming, NM

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Rockhound State Park

One of few state parks that explicitly allows rock collecting on designated slopes rich in agate, jasper, and perlite nodules.

Fee requiredDeming

San Francisco River — agate rockhounding site near New Mexico, NM

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San Francisco River

San Francisco River is a documented mineral occurrence near NM. Reported specimens include Gem Agate, Banded Agate. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Santa Fe National Forest — agate rockhounding site near New Mexico, NM

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Santa Fe National Forest

Santa Fe National Forest is a documented mineral occurrence near NM. Reported specimens include Agate, Apache tears, Jasper, Obsidian. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

Fee variesNew Mexico

Turquoise Hill And Surrounding Area — agate rockhounding site near New Mexico, NM

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Turquoise Hill And Surrounding Area

Turquoise Hill and surrounding area is a documented mineral occurrence near NM. Reported specimens include Agate, Chalcedony, Chert, Jasper. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Youngsville — agate rockhounding site near New Mexico, NM

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Youngsville

Youngsville is a documented mineral occurrence near NM. Reported specimens include Gem Agate. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Zuni Mountains — agate rockhounding site near New Mexico, NM

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Zuni Mountains

Zuni Mountains is a documented mineral occurrence near NM. Reported specimens include Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper, Petrified wood. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

Fee variesNew Mexico