Rockhound State Park

We camped in site 2 (no hookups) which was extremely unlevel but with a glorious view. The sites are well spaced each with their own ramada and trash can. There are extremely clean showers and bathrooms. The camp host is there to direct you to your site but there are rangers who do the rounds. The only downside are the flies even in November!

Absolutely loved my stay here and would have loved to stay longer. I had no idea that the campground is by reservation only, and must be booked exclusively online as no one else mentioned that. Thankfully I was able to get online and book one of the couple of sites still available that day. I was only able to stay one day as that site and most of the rest of them were totally booked out for weeks. Reserve through
https://newmexicostateparks.reserveamerica.com/

The bathroom and shower facilities were wonderful, and the campground was spotless. The surrounding area is beautiful. I absolutely recommend this campground if you can get a spot. Someone mentioned that the road in is "rutted", but I wouldn't say that. It is paved the entire way, and, while not perfectly smooth, it's a fine road.

Only stayed one night but such a pretty park. Camp host Connie met us at the entrance and escorted us to our site. Gave us all the park and local info. Most sites are huge and well maintained. We were level so didn’t need to unhitch. Very clean bathrooms. A couple short trails out of campground for a morning hike. Very peaceful, Definitely recommend if you need a stopover while traveling on I-10.

Stayed one night while passing through.
Was able to book the only pull-through they had, so we didn’t need to unhook.
Sites don’t appear to be anywhere near level.
Water and electric hookup, dump station on site, picnic table with shelter, and fire pit.
The road in was rutted and had dips every 30 yards or so.
Only con was there was so many freaking flies everywhere.

NM state parks opened camping to non residents on Feb 28. We snagged a few nights here at Rockhound. Camping is by reservation only, group area and dry camping remain closed. Visitors center is closed. Electric sites are $14 plus $4/day fee for online reservation.

Nice clean park with two short hiking trails accessible from camp area. Several geocaches here as well! We didn't use the bathroom (host said the showers were closed) so can't comment on that. Clean dump station, nice to have it all be downhill and not up and over a curb.

Met by host on gator cart who drove us up to our site. Site 16 is up at the top of the hill (the whole campground is on the side of the hill). Our 36' class a leveled ok but we did put out the booster step at our entry. I was very impressed at how level the sites were in spite of the natural terrain.

All sites have a picnic table, cover, and fire pit/grill along with 30 amp electric and water. Cell service was good, I'd recommend grocery shopping at Peppers, local Walmart was clean for supplies. Took a day trip up to Hatch for lunch (Sparkys) and shopping. DH Lescombes is a local winery in town, open for tastings now along with purchases.

Great views of the sunset, quiet although windy, especially this time of year. Definitely recommend!

I invested in an annual New Mexico State Parks Annual Pass for $180 and and am very happy that I did. The normal nightly rate is $14 but the annual pass gives you a $10 discount so I saved $50 already this trip. It will pay for itself in no time.

I stayed at site 11 for the first 4 nights and decided to stay one more but had to move to 14. Site 11 is a pull through and has FULL hookups... electric, water, AND sewage. Depending on the placement of the black/grey tank(s) on your rig, you may need at least a 20' hose to reach the dump. Site 14 has water and electric only but there is a dump in the park. Although the parking at the site is gravel, they didn't require leveling side to side. The park restrooms/showers are the nicest, cleanest public facilities I've ever seen! Camp host was extremely helpful and friendly, meeting us at the entrance and guiding us to our site. Sites have a picnic table/shelter on a cement pad and fire ring/barbecue grill. Although I only had 2 bars LTE on Verizon, service was great and able to support work and school on 3 devices.

There is an easy hiking trail that takes you about 1/3 up the mountain and across to the other side of the campground. Spring Canyon State Park (day use only) is only 3 miles away and has some more advanced trails. The only issue I had was the wind. I would recommend putting your awning up at night because the winds come strong and without warning. Will definitely stay here again.

Camped in a 35” motorhome. We are self-contained so cannot comment on restrooms/shower facilities. Water and electric. Dump station on site. Site #17. We love this campground – will return.

Pros –
- Stunning views of the mountains and valley
- Hiking trails in the Park as well as in the nearby Spring Canyon area
- Camp Hosts are very friendly and informative
- Fairly close to Demming, NM. Don’t miss the Museum in Demming.

Cons –
- None.