Reviews

Rusty Toddler

City of rocks is truly a hidden gem. Perfect for young and old with or without pets. A landing pad for boulders tossed from an ancient volcano, every turn around any corner is unique and only as challenging as you wish to make it. Keep your camera at the ready, particularly at sunset. Three and four story adventurers await the nimble while the well attended paths are easily accessible. The restrooms/showers are very clean and having staff on hand at the office is a major plus for information seekers.

Janice Litz

We checked into the Campground around 3:30. We took a trail up into the cool rock formations for about an hour. Then we watched the sunset from up there. It was a SPECTACULAR sunset!

William Ramsey

Small but fascinating little park. Get lost among the boulders for an hour or two. This sounds crazy but take the time to bang on some of the rocks until you find a "hollow spot" and then play that sucker like a xylophone. Not ultimately big enough to justify the drive out to southwestern New Mexico on its own, it lends itself well to a long weekend hiking around Silver City. And yes, one of the first rocks you see is delightfully phallic

Kate Cloud

So Fascinating!! Absolutely fell in love with this place...the vibe, the history, the nature. New favorite spot. Ive passes it a few time in previous adventures circling the U.S. - SO glad I didnt this time. I really enjoyed hiking up to table top and the sunsets ...exploring the rock formations, even the conversations with staff. Great experience I decided to stay longer then I originally planned.

Jesse Yates

This was our first experience camping at City of Rocks. We had sites 20-25. 21-24 are rather close to each other. 20 is elevated and fairly separated from the other sites, but you have to hike a good 500 feet in from the parking spot. The rocks and bouldering are the main draw here, as well as the dark skies for stargazing. Other than the wind, November is a great time to visit. Be aware that the gate is locked at 9 PM each night. Drinking water was available during our visit, and the visitor's center has ice, and many other items you may have forgotten. Deming and Silver City are the closest towns nearby, about 30 minutes away for each.

Greg Hancock

Amazing place to visit. There are non-electric campsites among the rocks or electric campsites in a row outside of the rocks. The electric sites are typical campground with not much space between. The non-electric are spread out and most are quite private. This is is a hide and go seek paradise. Its fun exploring all the formations, nooks and crannies. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We stayed one night but could have easily stayed two. Check in at 4pm with checkout at 2pm gives plenty of time to explore the rocks. There is a separate set of rocks up on a lookout hill that you can hike to or drive to. There is a picnic table at the top with a parking lot. There are also several trails in the area for those staying longer than overnight. Sunset was amazing. Those camped along the Westside got an amazing view. We camped in site six which was interior to some rocks. A small trailer will fit but take care in backing in. Note that the bathrooms are not close to most sites. The visitors center has showers which were extremely busy in the morning even though the night we stayed there were not that many campers. Probably about 1/4 full on non-electric sites. The electric sites were completely full. Apparently they like the public bathroom better than their own.

Michael Theurer

We had so much fun at City of Rocks. My kids loved climbing on and exploring in the rocks. It is a natural playground and maze all in one. We could have spent all day just exploring in the rocks but we also enjoyed the hieroglyph scavenger hunt and visiting the visitor center where the staff were very friendly. One of the most unique places we have ever camped.

Cheryl Rowell

The photos posted can’t express the “Ahhh experience” to this natural wonder. It is worth stopping off the beaten path and exploring. The RV and campsites were nice, offering electric and non electric sites. If you are not a fan of camping or are just traveling through it’s worth the hour or two stop and enjoying this natural beauty. The park also has a site rental for educational activities such as star gazing and other outdoor events. This information can all be found online or at the guest center/gift shop.

dx d

I had no idea this place existed. Huge rocks in all shapes and sizes. It reminded me of Stonehenge and where the Flintstones might live. Rocks teetering on top of each other, rocks that looked like different things, rocks with holes in them, rocks split. I think it would be awesome to camp by the rocks and couldn’t figure out why most campers were huddled together close to the ranger station. At first I thought they were afraid the rocks might shift and roll on their campers. Then I realized they had electric, running water and sewage where they were. Those things aren’t available at the rock campsites. Yeah, that’s where I would be, too. I don’t recall the fee for camping but it wasn’t much. Day pass for vehicles was $10 non residence, $5 for New Mexicans. Enter fee is on a “trust but verify” basis. You put your money in the honor box but first you must fill out a paper, keeping a copy for your windshield, the rest goes in the box. There’s a little more to it than that but that’s the long and short of it. Rangers may stop you for a spot check of your integrity. We drove around the park taking pictures then we reversed course and went around again. This place was super cool, especially if you like rocks as much as we do. I would highly suggest spending some time here if you’re in the area or passing through. A real hidden gem.

Katie Hoolan

We camped at City of Rocks for one night. We have visited this cool park a few times in the past. We love hiking around the rocks and watching the sunrise and sunset.

Becky E

Absolutely stunning views everywhere you go. The wild flowers, rocks, and scenery are incredible. Trails for walking, biking, atv’s and of course climbing. Reasonably priced camping in the park and some state and blm land outside the park.

Danielle Knippenberg

I have been here multiple times while visiting my mother who lives in Deming. Was on a recent trip and brought a friend who had never been, so we made a last minute decision to go at sunset, so worth it. It's such a spectacular place to experience. Easy to navigate, and explore.

Ash S

We camped in plot 23 Delphinus. It's perfect for a 4-6 person sized tent. There was no electricity, so we brought power banks. It's a little ways from the public toilets on either side, so we brought a portable toilet for our convenience.

老Laoxi

Camped in the park and it is pretty cool to see all the rocks in and around the camp sites. Every site got quite big space and give your a lot ofn privacy. There are some RV sites with hook ups as well. Clean shower in the visitor center which opens all the time. Visitor center has flush toilet and is very clean as well.