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El Paso Turquoise Mine

Cerrillos, New Mexico

💎 Turquoise
💎 Malachite
💎 Azurite
💰 $15-$30 4.1 / 5
El Paso Turquoise Mine — pay-to-dig gem mine in New Mexico

About El Paso Turquoise Mine

Collect turquoise and other minerals from this southwest mine.

Gems & Minerals You Can Find

💎Turquoise
💎Malachite
💎Azurite

Visit Information

Address

Cerrillos, NM 87010

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Pricing

$15-$30

Nearby Campsites

Turquoise Trail Campground & RV Park

📍 8 miles away

22 Calvary Road, Cedar Crest, NM 87008

Tent and RV sites, 7,000 ft elevation, wooded loops

Cerrillos Hills State Park

📍 1 mile away

37 Main St, Cerrillos, NM 87010

Day-use park with limited camping at visitor center

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Pay-To-Dig Gem Mining at El Paso Turquoise Mine

El Paso Turquoise Mine is a pay-to-dig gem mine located in Cerrillos, New Mexico. Visitors can dig for Turquoise, Malachite, Azurite and keep everything they find. Pay-to-dig experiences like El Paso Turquoise Mine are popular with rockhounds, families, and gem enthusiasts looking for a hands-on outdoor adventure.

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