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City of Rocks State Park

A hidden gem in New Mexico

Halfway between Silver City and Deming, a cluster of 40-foot volcanic pinnacles forming a maze of stone lanes you can wander and camp among, under some of the darkest skies in the country.

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Gem check-in anchor: City of Rocks State Park visitor facilities.

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