 Summary:
You can come here for the peace and quiet, the panoramic views across the desert, to see the local plant gardens, but most people come here to seek their fortune.
Many parks threaten you if you even think of taking anything out of the park (Arizona's Petrified Forest). Here, they encourage it. "
Visitors are allowed to take up to 15 pounds of rock for their personal collections." Rockhounding is what it's all about, as the name implies.
Visitors can find
abundant agates and quartz crystals. You'll see varieties of silica minerals, quartz crystals, chalcedony, Agate, and common opal. Not a bad catch.
There's also a nice visitor's center that's worth a stop. When I was there a retired couple were volunteering and I heard some wonderful stories about what could be found and the history of the area. They also have samples of what to look for if you're a neophyte like me.
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Maps |
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| Elevation |
| 4,500 feet |
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Activities:
Hiking, bird watching, rockhounding, camping, picnicking, photography. The rock is loose, I'm not sure you'd want to rock climb here.
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 Area Attractions:
Las Cruces, Silver City, Pinos Altos, Pancho Villa State Park, City of Rocks State Park, Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument.
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Local Accommodations:
