Rockhound State Park

The park extends across 1,100 acres of desert terrain in the Little Florida Mountains, with elevations ranging from 4,520 to 5,400 feet.

This state park, established in 1966, marks the first location in the United States where visitors received permission to collect rocks for personal use.

The area contains evidence of volcanic activity from 33.5 million years ago, resulting in mineral deposits that attract geology enthusiasts from various regions.

Visitors can access 29 developed campsites, including 23 with electric hookups, restrooms with running water, showers, and a RV dump station.

Each person may gather up to 15 pounds of minerals, including quartz crystals, geodes, jasper, and perlite found throughout the designated collection areas.

Location: Luna County

GPS coordinates: 32.14651,-107.62431

Latest update: March 5, 2025 12:56