State Park · New Mexico, United States
Rockhound State Park
Rockhound State Park is a state park in New Mexico, United States, established in 1965.
State Park · New Mexico, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
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| Location | Luna, New Mexico, United States |
| Established | 1965 |
| Coordinates | 32.1000° N, 107.3000° W |
| Managed by | New Mexico state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Rockhound State Park
Rockhound State Park is a state park of New Mexico, United States, located 7 miles (11 km) southeast of Deming. 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 allow collection of rocks and minerals for personal use. The park consists of two units. The main park is located in the Little Florida Mountains and includes camping areas. The Spring Canyon Recreation Area is located to the southwest in the northern Florida Mountains and is open only for day use.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Deming, New Mexico |
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| Getting there | about 7 miles southeast of Deming |
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
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Airports near this park
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- El Paso International Airport (ELP) · El Paso, United States · 57.8 miles away
- Abraham González International Airport (CJS) · Ciudad Juárez, Mexico · 60.3 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in New Mexico
Frequently asked questions
Where is Rockhound State Park?
Rockhound State Park is in New Mexico, United States (32.1000° N, 107.3000° W).
When was Rockhound State Park established?
Rockhound State Park was established in 1965, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
Does Rockhound State Park have campgrounds?
Yes — Rockhound State Park has campgrounds.
How do I get to Rockhound State Park?
The nearest town is Deming, New Mexico. about 7 miles southeast of Deming.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_New_Mexico_state_parks — Wikipedia list of New Mexico state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rockhound_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).