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Enjoy camping, hiking, picnicking, and wildlife viewing in the Little Florida Mountains. Learn about the unique geology and fossils of the park at the visitor center and gift shop.
5 days ago · rockhound state park is five miles south of deming on nm 11, then head east on rockhound rd (state rd 141) for approximately nine miles to the park.
- (575) 546-6182
Rockhound State Park is a state park of New Mexico, United States, located 7 miles (11 km) southeast of Deming. [1] It is named for the abundance of minerals in the area, and visitors can search for quartz crystals, geodes, jasper, perlite, and many other minerals. When the park opened in 1966, it was the first park in the United States to ...
- 1,100 acres (4.5 km²)
- 1965
- 4,500 ft (1,400 m)
- Luna, New Mexico, United States
Restaurants near Rockhound State Park: (4.11 mi) Adobe Deli (9.89 mi) Restaurante El Mirador (8.34 mi) The Lazy Lizard Grill (9.21 mi) Sunrise Kitchen Mexican & American Food (9.99 mi) Taco Mirasol; View all restaurants near Rockhound State Park on Tripadvisor
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- 9880 Stirrup Rd SE, Deming, 88030, New Mexico
A park in New Mexico that allows collecting rocks for personal use and offers hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing. Learn about the park's geology, flora, fauna, and directions on Recreation.gov.
Learn about the volcanic history and geology of Rockhound State Park and Spring Canyon Recreation Area in New Mexico. Find out how to collect rocks and minerals, including thundereggs, and see the park facilities and features.
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Explore the rugged slopes of the Little Florida Mountains and the unique geology of the Spring Canyon unit at Rockhound State Park. Enjoy hiking, picnicking, camping, and wildflower displays in this scenic park near Deming, NM.
