Rockhound State Park
Expect solitude and plenty of parking
Great any time
Rockhound State Park is a state park of New Mexico, United States, located 7 miles (11 km) southeast of Deming. It is named for the abundance of minerals in the area, and visitors can search for quartz crystals, geodes, jasper, perlite, and many other minerals. When the park opened in 1966, it was the first park in the United States to allow collection of rocks and minerals for personal use.
* State park fees vary by park, season, and residency. Confirm current rates on the official website.
Accepted Passes
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Why go: Similar hiking, coastal scenery, forest experience
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