City of Rocks State Park
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- 43 campsites
- Official site
- emnrd.nm.gov(575) 536-2800
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Grant County, about 23 miles southeast of Silver City, City of Rocks State Park covers about 681 acres.
The park supports mountain biking, biking, wildlife watching, picnicking, and hiking. Overnight options include 43 campsites across 2 camping areas, with RV sites with electric hookups, tent sites, primitive or hike-in sites, group camping, and showers.
Pets
Pets are allowed at most state parks and must be on a leash at all times. Only service dogs are allowed at Rio Grande Nature Center and Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Parks.
Statewide rule from New Mexico's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Fees and passes
Per vehicle, statewide flat rates with resident/non-resident pricing (since Jan 1, 2025): NM resident day-use $5 (residents exempt Oct 1 – Apr 30), non-resident $10; walk-in/bicycle no charge. Camping per night: primitive $10 resident / $15 non-resident; developed $15 / $20; utility fees water $5, electric $10, sewer $5. Federal passes not accepted.
Statewide fee rule from New Mexico's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
New Mexico park passes
- Annual Day-Use Pass/Permit (ADU) — New Mexico resident — $75. Day-use entry, calendar year (expires Dec 31) Details
- Annual Day-Use Pass/Permit (ADU) — non-resident — $150. Day-use entry, calendar year Details
- Annual Camping Permit (ACP) — New Mexico resident — $300. Camping (resident only; proof of NM ID and plate) Details
- Lifetime Veterans pass (NM veteran with 50%+ disability) — No charge Details
From the New Mexico state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (newmexicostateparks.reserveamerica.com)
- Phone
- 1-877-664-7787
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Reservation Sites 1 W+ E Sites (50 amp); 3 W+ E Sites (30 amp); 35 Developed Sites; Water in Campground | 35 | 1 W+ E Sites (50 amp); 3 W+ E Sites (30 amp); Water in Campground | — |
| Non-Reservation Sites 2 W + E Sites (30 amp); Site #E5 Electric, Water, Table, Shelter, Fire Ring; Site #E6 Electric, Water, Table, Shelter, Fire Ring; 8 Developed sites (One potable water spigot available on the West side of the park near vault toilet #3); Site #7; Site #20; Site #40; Site #41; Site #42; Site #43; Site #44; Site #45; Primitive Camping: None. | 8 | 2 W + E Sites (30 amp); Site #E5 Electric, Water, Table, Shelter, Fire Ring; Site #E6 Electric, Water, Table, Shelter, Fire Ring; 8 Developed sites (One potable water spigot available on the West side of the park near vault toilet #3) | — |
Camping details from the park
Online Reservation Sites: 1 W+ E Sites (50 amp); 3 W+ E Sites (30 amp); 35 Developed Sites; Water in Campground
Non-Reservation Sites: 2 W + E Sites (30 amp); Site #E5 Electric, Water, Table, Shelter, Fire Ring; Site #E6 Electric, Water, Table, Shelter, Fire Ring; 8 Developed sites (One potable water spigot available on the West side of the park near vault toilet #3); Site #7; Site #20; Site #40; Site #41; Site #42; Site #43; Site #44; Site #45; Primitive Camping: None.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
CampingPicnickingHikingBikingMountain bikingWildlife viewing and birding
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park trails (total) | 5.5 mi | — | 5.5 Miles; Hiking; Mountain Biking; Interpretive Trails; Wildlife Viewing; Birding |
Trail descriptions from the park
Trails: 5.5 Miles; Hiking; Mountain Biking; Interpretive Trails; Wildlife Viewing; Birding
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Vault or pit toilets
- Showers
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Visitor center
- Nature center or museum
- Group facilities
Camping
- Tent camping
- Electric hookups
- Primitive or backcountry camping
- Group camping
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 327 Hwy 61
Faywood, NM 88034 - Nearest town
- Silver City — about 23 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 32.5639, -107.9694
- Phone
- (575) 536-2800
- gabriel.medrano@emnrd.nm.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- New Mexico State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Jun 20, 2024
- WordPress REST API: child pages of the official 'Find a Park' page (35 pages), plus coordinates from that page's map pins
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
- Photo: CityofrocksApp0035.jpg — Public domain (released by the author), Guywets
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology