RV rental Rockhound State Park, NM: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more

Rockhound State Park’s main activity is gem collecting on the three miles of hiking trails. These trails have names like Thunder Egg Trail and Jasper Trail, a nod to the types of rocks you may find while out on your hike. These hikes are both less than a mile in length but can be combined to make a bigger loop around the park. There is some elevation gain, but it’s mostly gradual. There’s also a botanical garden trail where you can view the different plant life at the park, like yucca, barrel cactus, and prickly pear. You'll have a 15-pound limit on the rocks you take from the park, and it must be for your private collection – no selling. Wildlife viewing and birdwatching might also distract you from rock collecting. In the park, you’ll find deer and antelope, and if you venture further up into the hills, you’ll be lucky to see a mountain lion or bighorn sheep. Birdwatching is best in the spring and fall, and some of the park’s avian residents include quail, bluebirds, and goldfinch, to name just a few. There’s an additional area of the park three miles down the road. The Spring Canyon Unit allows you to stretch your legs on the out-and-back Lovers Leap overlook trail. There are numerous picnic sites along the trail where you can stop for a break and enjoy the desert landscape surrounding you.