City of Rocks State Park
New Mexico State Park
City of Rocks State Park entrance fee
$5 per vehicle — 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.
About City of Rocks State Park
Volcanic pinnacles up to 40 feet tall, split by sandy lanes like the streets of a small town, left by an eruption 35 million years ago. Camp among the rocks, ride the trails, and use the observatory after dark.
Things to do
- 🥾 Hiking
- 🚲 Biking
- 🐦 Birding
- 🔭 Stargazing
Amenities & facilities
- 🏕️ Campsites
- 🚿 Showers
- 👥 Group Sites
- 🌿 Nature Center
RV / campsite hookups
- ⚡ Electric & Water
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Camping options
- 1 W+ E Sites (50 amp)
- 2 W + E Sites (30 amp)
- Group Camping
Facility rentals
Pavilions and meeting rooms you can reserve for groups and events.
- Group Picnic Shelter
Contact
Phone575-536-2800
Address327 Hwy 61, Faywood, NM 88034
Upcoming events at City of Rocks State Park
Event details and registration are on the New Mexico State Parks calendar.
🎒 Gear up for City of Rocks State Park
Popular gear for what this park offers:
- Tents
- Telescopes
- Binoculars
- Hiking boots
- Bike helmets
- RV surge protector
- Bug spray
- Coolers
- Sleeping bags
- Camp chairs
- Camp stoves
- Lanterns
- Red flashlights
- Spotting scopes
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