Sleep By 40 Foot Tall Rocks At City Of Rocks Campground In New Mexico

There are dozens of campgrounds in New Mexico with a long list of amenities and incredible features that make your camping experience convenient, enjoyable, and memorable. When camping at City of Rocks State Park, you’ll have an experience like no other. Many campsites at the City of Rocks Campground in New Mexico are one-of-a-kind and will make you fall in love with the area and never want to leave.

City of Rocks State Park is one destination in the Land of Enchantment that you will not want to miss. This state park consists of a unique “city” of volcanic rock formations that are old — like really old. These rocks are believed to have formed more than 34 million years ago.

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The rock formations are shaped into large columns and are absolutely fascinating. Some of these rock columns reach up to 40-feet high.

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Grab your tent or RV and set up camp. At the City of Rocks Campground in New Mexico, you can sleep right next to these incredibly tall and rugged rock formations.

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This campground features 41 developed campsites with nearby water, restrooms with vault toilets, and showers.

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There are also a number of campsites that have water and electricity hookups. However, these sites are often taken quickly, so you may want to make a reservation.

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The campsites feature many basic camping amenities including grills and picnic tables.

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The campground is also near several hiking trails in the state park so it is easy to get out and explore this remarkable rock city.

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While camping at City of Rocks State Park in New Mexico, make sure to visit the astronomical observatory. This state park has beautiful, dark night skies, which create incredible stargazing opportunities.

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To learn more about the City of Rocks State Park and the campground, click here.

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Have you ever stayed at this one-of-a-kind campground in New Mexico? If so, we’d love to hear all about your experience in the comments!

If you are looking for another unique campground in New Mexico, check out the Santa Fe Tree House Camp.

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Address: City of Rocks State Park, 327 NM-61, Faywood, NM 88034, USA