City of Rocks State Park

Stayed in the electric area in December 2019. Price above includes a $5 charge per day for an extra vehicle. Roomy, level sites with a picnic table on a concrete pad with a sunshade.
Aside from all the accolades about the rock formations and camping within them (all true!!), we found the Table Rock hike to be awesome. A fairly strenuous climb up, the hike ends with a terrific view of the "city" when you arrive at the top. The Hydra trail around the perimeter of the rocks is a worthwhile hike as well. If trying to follow a trail in and among the rocks themselves -- beware that sometimes it is almost impossible to figure out which way to go and it is fairly easy to lose your way as well.

Camped in a 35” motorhome. We are self-contained so cannot comment on restrooms/shower facilities. Water and electric. Dump station not on site. Site #07. Love this campground – will return.

Pros –

• Incredible views of the mountains and rocks.
• Bike and hiking trails all around the area.
• Park hosts and visitor center workers are very friendly and informative.
• Sites are spacious and surrounded by cactus and vegetation.
• Very unique campground

Cons –

• No dump station on site but one down the road at the Valero
• Only 10 sites with electric.

Very unique camping location amongst the rocks. Spend several hours exploring through the rocks and seeking out the petroglyphs. Also while here visited the Gila Cliff Dwelling National Monument a couple hours away but well worth the drive and experience. Approximately 15 sites with electric and water by reservation and another dry camping area that accepts reservations. Recommend visiting here for anyone near the area. Most sites are among or in the shadows of the rocks and almost all very private. Also great elevated viewing area a short drive or walk away.

About 25-30 mins off the I-10 near Deming and absolutely worth the detour! Impeccably clean, wonderful staff, beautiful scenery and rocks. Lovely hiking and biking trails. The best spots are dry camping. Be sure to come with full batteries, propane, water and empty tanks. There are no hookups at the dry camping spots nor water fill up or a dump station, so come prepared. Absolutely worth dry camping. Quiet, peaceful, beautiful. We recommend a cell booster if you need to be connected. AT&T was a bit spotty (no bars at most 2) but with a booster we were able to work between hikes.

The area has nice rocks but there’s no hot water so the showers are kind of worthless. There’s not very many water pumps to get some water. There’s a lot of flies and without the shade Cabana type things the sun just beats down on you relentlessly. Pit toilets are clean and there’s a nice space between each site, but I don’t think I’ll come back.

We saw this state park surfing YouTube adventures from other campers and put it on our list to visit. We were not disappointed. Although we could only book one night passing by, we will be back again. They do have a few sites with elec/water, but were already taken so we elected to boondock for the first time in our 38’ Class A. I did my research from others to confirm maneuverability, leveled sites, etc. and managed just fine. We did unhook our Colorado truck before parking at the campsite (#18 is big) to face the greatest view ever and watch the sunset. Amazing rocks, trails and various types of cactus producing flowers. Best of all was the cool temps and incredible star gazing. Wow! Non-electric sites are spacious and fairly private. Park provides tables and fire rings also. Gravel roads but condition good. Saw lots of Jackrabbits. Generators have quiet time from 10pm-7am. Just opened the windows and it was cool and quiet.

This is a nicely kept park. There is one area for those wanting hookups, but if you want to be nestled near the boulders, the parks are all dry camping. You can wander around the boulders and you'll be amazed by what was created by a volcano centuries ago. Definitely well worth the visit. See photos here! https://landcruisingadventure.blogspot.com/2019/05/city-of-rocks-state-park-new-mexico.html

Easy to get here. No problems with self-pay for camping and there is a visitor center with very helpful and pleasant staff if help is needed. We stayed in 1 of the 10 electrical hook up spots. We rode our bikes around the trails which were well-kept. The only minus that I found was that there is no dump station at this park, but we were told about a free dump station in Deming that is not too far.