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1220 South St. Francis Drive
Santa Fe, NM 87505
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  Rockhound State Park

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Rugged slopes of the Florida and Little Florida Mountains are home to Rockhound State Park. Hiking trails offer views of nearby "sky islands."  Agates and quartz crystals can be found at the park.

Lots o' Rocks
Scattered about the park are mineral and specimens of volcanic origin - silica minerals including quartz, chalcedony, agate, and common opal. 

Rockhound vs. Spring Canyon
The Park has two units.  The Rockhound unit has the campground and visitor center.  The Spring Canyon unit has picnic sites and is for day use.

Take a Hike
Hiking trails provide visitors access to wildflower explosions in spring, mellow autumn weather, and scenic views year-round. 

Desert Alive
Every April, Rockhound State Park celebrates springtime in the desert with a full day of special programming.  Learn all about the plants, animals, and natural history of the Chihuahuan Desert.  Check here for information about this year’s event.

Getting There
To get to Rockhound State Park from Deming, take NM 11 south for 5 miles, and then go east on NM 141 for about 9 miles.

       Facilities

                 Activities

Visitor Center

Camping

Group Shelter

Picnicking

Developed Sites (29)

Wildlife Viewing

Electric Sites

Hiking

RV Dump Station

        Interpretive Exhibits

Restrooms/Showers

               Playground

Park Map

Park Brochure

  Campground map

Park Management

Park Photo Tour

Friends of Rockhound State Park

 Fast Facts

Gate Hours
7:30 am - sunset

Park Manager
Robert V. Apodaca
575-546-6182
robertv.apodaca@state.nm.us

Address
P.O. Box 1064
Deming, NM  88030

Land
1,100 acres

Elevation
4,500 feet

Precipitation
10 inches/year

Temperature
  January    56/29
  April         77/51
  July          92/65
  October    74/46

 

Fire Restrictions

Fire Restrictions have been lifted