Rockhound State Park
Also known as Rock Hound State Park
Notice: Restriction: Stage II Fire Restrictions: Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, ch… — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- 29 campsites
- Official site
- emnrd.nm.gov(575) 546-6182
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 2
Fire restriction Restriction: Stage II Fire Restrictions: Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, ch…Stage II Fire Restrictions: Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove is prohibited. The use of… (more)
Stage II Fire Restrictions: Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove is prohibited. The use of devices fueled solely by liquid petroleum or LPG fuels that can be turned on and off is allowed. Such devices can only be used in an area that is barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within three (3) feet of the device. Smoking is prohibited, except within an enclosed vehicle or building.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Alert Announcement: Camping is available by reservation only.Camping is available by reservation only.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Covering about 234 acres, Rockhound State Park lies in Luna County, about 10 miles southeast of Deming.
Things to do include wildlife watching, picnicking, and hiking. Overnight options include 29 campsites, with RV sites with electric hookups, tent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campground Facilities 29 Developed Campsites; 23 Electric Sites; Water in Campground; RV Dump Station; Group Campsites | 29 | 23 Electric Sites; Water in Campground | — |
Camping details from the park
Campground Facilities: 29 Developed Campsites; 23 Electric Sites; Water in Campground; RV Dump Station; Group Campsites
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
CampingPicnickingHikingWildlife viewing and birding
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park trails (total) | 3 mi | — | 3 Miles; Hiking; Interpretive Trails; Wildlife Viewing; Birding |
Trail descriptions from the park
Trails: 3 Miles; Hiking; Interpretive Trails; Wildlife Viewing; Birding
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Vault or pit toilets
- Showers
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Visitor center
- Nature center or museum
- Park or camp store
- Group facilities
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
- 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
- 9880 Stirrup Road SE
Deming, NM 88030 - Nearest town
- Deming — about 10 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 32.1838, -107.6160
- Phone
- (575) 546-6182
- robertv.apodaca@emnrd.nm.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- New Mexico State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Aug 25, 2026
- 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)
“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