City of Rocks gets its name from the incredible volcanic rock formations found here. The park encompasses a one square mile area in the scenic Chihuahuan desert region of southwestern New Mexico at an elevation of 5,200 feet. The “city” is a geologic formation made up of large, sculptured rock columns, or pinnacles, rising as high as 40 feet and separated by paths or lanes resembling city streets. Located about halfway between Silver City and Deming, City of Rocks offers camp sites, hiking trails and excellent mountain biking. The Pegasus Campground has 41 sites but only 4 sites have electric. There are also First-come-first-serve primitive sites scattered around the rocks.