Rockhound State Park

New Mexico State Park

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Restriction — Stage II Fire Restrictions (through Dec 31, 2026)

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Posted Apr 6, 2026 - Stage II Fire Restrictions: Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove is prohibited. The use of devices fueled solely by liquid petroleum or LPG fuels that can be turned on and off is allowed. Such devices can only be used in an area that is barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within three (3) feet of the device. Smoking is prohibited, except within an enclosed vehicle or building.
Announcement — Public Notice Drinking Water System (through Sep 4, 2026)
Posted Jul 1, 2026 - Public Notice Drinking Water System
Announcement — Camping is available by reservation only
Posted Feb 24, 2021 - Camping is available by reservation only.

Entrance fee$5 / adult

Elevation4,520 – 5,400 ft

CampingYes

PetsAllowed

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About Rockhound State Park

Named for what you are allowed to take home: visitors may collect up to 15 pounds of agate, jasper, and quartz from the slopes of the Little Florida Mountains, using hand tools only. Campsites look out across the Chihuahuan Desert.

Things to do

🥾 Hiking
🐦 Birding

Amenities & facilities

🏕️ Campsites
🚿 Restrooms & Showers
👥 Group Sites
🚐 RV Dump Station
🌿 Nature Center
🐕 Pets Allowed

Camping options

29 Developed Campsites
23 Electric Sites
Group Campsites

Entrance fee

$5 per adult (13+) — Day use $5 NM resident (no charge Oct 1 - Apr 30), $10 non-resident; walk-in and bicycle free. Camping per night: primitive $10 resident / $15 non-resident, developed $15 resident / $20 non-resident. Hookups add $5 water, $10 electric, $5 sewer per day.

Contact

Phone575-546-6182

Address9880 Stirrup Road SE, Deming, NM 88030

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