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City of Rocks State Park

327 Highway 61, Deming, NM 88034
685-536-2800
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Ranked #2 of 7 attractions in Deming
Type: Geologic Formations, State Parks, Parks
Activities: Hiking
Description: One of New Mexico's most visited sights, this state park is uncommercialized and filled with strange rock formations.
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Hayle
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79 reviews 79 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Small but enjoyable state park to visit. Interesting rock formations and fun to hike around. Perhaps a few too many picnic areas for my liking which tend to impinge on the natural scene. Many Utah state parks are also overdoing the recreational aspect at the expense of the overall environment. If you only come to eat and talk loudly why... More

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Estero, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

This is probably the nicest state run camping ground (full RV hookups) I have seen. It is extremely unique in the layout and camping placements. Lots and lots of photo ops, wonderful trails to hike that are very well marked, and vary in length, and is well worth a side trip just to see and briefly explore all the little... More

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Albuquerque
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29 reviews 29 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2013

The park has very interesting geology and a good trail system will take you around to most of it. Many camp sites are dramatically placed among the huge rocks. The Visitor Center had useful exhibits and displays but was only open for a couple of hours each day. The RV area is adequate, though pretty stark and exposed. The restrooms... More

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Isleton, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2013

My husband and I took the drive to see the City of Rocks not knowing what it was all about. We just loved it. We paid for a day use which cost us $5. We drove right up into the rocks and had a picnic before exploring the park. They also have camping sites. It felt like we were in... More

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Bellingham, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2013

The rock formations are a lot of fun to climb around on and are a great place for a game of hide and seek. The best part is that your kids can't really get lost. There is a road that encircles the whole park, which isn't very big. We told our kids (ages 9 and 12) that if they got... More

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Kansas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2013

You'll enjoy hiking among and over the huge natural boulder formations at City of Rocks State Park. Every turn leads to another formation to explore. Nice visitors center and museum. After a hiking around City of Rocks, take a leisurely soak at the nearby Faywood Hot Springs.

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Woodbridge, Virginia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2013

Not much to see or do, but it is a nice place to do some trail hiking. If lucky you might find a nice gem.

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Brisbane
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 19, 2013

We camped at another state park in the area so just visited this one. The camping sites here are unique as they are scattered in amongst the large boulders. We did the circuit walk around the park, easy going track but not in amongst the rocky outcrops as we had envisaged. It was cold the day we were there, even... More

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Madrid, New Mexico
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2013

This is a must see, the valcanic eruption has placed rocks 50 miles away from the area, over time winds and rain have formed very intiesting rocks through out the park and area camping here is awsome and the evenings are dark and quiet.

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Albuquerque
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2013

My husband and I went to venture there on our Anniversary last year. Wanted to see what there is there is to see in Deming. The hiking is very doeable and scenic with great rock formations. My husband and I had fun, distinguishing what kind of creatures or forms they look like. Well worth seeing.

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