Visit luna county’s outback
Luna County lies in the Chihuahuan Desert of southwestern New Mexico. The climate is sunny year-round. Visitors often note the areas reputation as a healthful desert environment and offers big skies, open space and warm desert hospitality. Luna County is best known for its state parks and wild landscapes.
Rockhound State parks rugged slopes and spring canyon attract rock collectors and hikers and was the first U.S. park to allow visitors to take home rocks and gems. The park has about 30 campsites (with water/electric hookups) offering spectacular views of the desert and wildflower-covered hills (especially after monsoon rains).
The park’s “Persian ibex” – exotic mountain goats introduced can often be seen on dawn/dusk hikes.
