Welcome to Friends of City of Rocks

Friends of City of Rocks is a non-profit volunteer organization whose purpose is to assist in enhancing, preserving, and promoting the use of City of Rocks State Park. Located within the Chihuahuan Desert, the park encompasses a total area of almost 3,000 acres. The main attraction of the property is the scenic giant boulders. The bedrock forming City of Rocks was created 34.9 million years ago by a volcanic eruption. Then over millions of years, erosion sculpted the rock formations seen today.

City of Rocks State Park has a variety of wildlife, plants, and hiking/biking trails. More than 300 plants have been identified and over 120 species of birds are either resident or migrate through the park.

City of Rocks State Park provides opportunities for walks, hiking, camping, rock climbing, picnicking, wildlife viewing, and dark night-sky viewing (including a 14-inch (36 cm) telescope). Other features of the park include hiking trails, picnic areas and a desert botanical garden. The visitor center includes a large display area, books, maps, and a gift shop.