CampgroundHidden gem

City of Rocks State Park

Faywood, New Mexico

Rock formations scattered across the desert, with a campground and star-watching observatory.

Cost
Paid
Booking
Best to book
Sites
52

Giant volcanic boulders with sites tucked among them. The park has an observatory with telescopes and a botanical garden. A quiet place to sleep before heading to the Gila.

Good to know

  • Book popular weekends
  • Observatory events on select nights
Getting there
Sealed road, level sites
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

Facilities

  • Powered sites
  • Showers
  • Toilets
  • Drinking water

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