Rockhound State Park
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Reviews
- DerekMar 13, 2021Great little state park off the beaten path
I stopped at this state park near Deming on a trip to California. It's a little drive (about 18 miles) off Interstate 10, but is a great desert mountain park to spend some time in. It's fairly primitive, but does have a new/clean bathroom and a small handicapped accessible picnic area.
Upon arriving a ranger provided information about the park and the nearby Spring Canyon state park. He also gave me a brochure listing all of the state parks in New Mexico. It was nice to meet such a friendly ranger out in the middle of nowhere that took the time to explain everything available at Rockhound park; especially in March 2021 during the pandemic.
There are two main trails a shorter 0.5 mile trail and a longer 1.5 mile trail. The trails are rocky with lots of cactus, so beware of snakes when travelling with a dog. My dog and I basically used this park as a rest stop, spending only about 20 minutes here to stretch, and enjoy the landscape.
- BettyOct 16, 2019Several trails to choose from
It was a very enjoyable day. We took an easy trail and there were spots to sit and enjoy the view. You can camp at this site also. There was a Visitor Center but they didn't allow pets inside.
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