The City of Rocks Really Rocks! Camping New Mexico

On the 9th video of my 2024 Travels, I camp at the City of Rocks State Park in New Mexico. This is my kind of city! Although I had a "Rocky" start, things were better after admiring this truly unique State Park.
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[@ElenarMT]

Hot damn sir, I am super impressed with your drone! That thing is amazing. Your photography is so good. I love the way you see the world. Thank you for your wholesome, wonderful content. And thank you for sharing your meal with us ❤

[@tomlorenzen4062]

The stars in New Mexico are unreal!

[@CheeseMasterSports]

Especially in that area! Western New Mexico has great night skies

[@stevekinney7423]

Incredible video. I never cease to be amazed at the lengths you go to provide such amazing vlogs. Many thanks. Stay safe.

[@cillaloves2fish688]

Wow! I haven't been there since I was a child... Before it was commercialized... No picnic tables, no fee to go in, you could park anywhere you wanted, have a picnic.and crawl all over the rocks!!

[@richardthomas1743]

Hello again Slim and thumbs UP! I will watch the video twice because it is an amazing video! I appreciate all the time that you put into filming and editing. The night time lapse of the Star lite sky is mesmerizing ! Thank you for taking us along Slim!

[@johnnylightning1491]

I kept waiting too see Fred and Wilma. Keep the good stuff coming.

[@Buchknows]

Ya know what?! I wondered why it seemed familiar when there! Of course! You're right. 😊😂😅

[@cherriemckinstry131]

Me too! And Dino!

[@soniadowney7427]

​@@cherriemckinstry131and Wilma

[@boetschge]

Really love your Nightscape / Astro Timelapse !!! Awesome :-)))

[@yuliyayb77]

Magical Place ❤ Night lapse is breathtaking ❣️ Thank You 🙏👍

[@K-9Gar]

Love the way you articulate your travels in your videos. Prayers of safty hapiness and health

[@JonTanOsb]

You can get dehydrated hash browns. They come in a small carton (like you'd get milk in). You pour hot water in the carton, rehydrate the hash browns, and fry them up. Anything left in the carton, you put in your fridge for breakfast, with eggs. :) Nice wildlife and rock sculptures. That one looked rock hard. :) Jon in rural BC, Canada

[@dianekaminski4447]

Amazing video, loved the night sky. Look in Wal-Mart in the isle where the boxes and bag potatoes are, Hungry Jack makes a hash browns in a box milk carton shaped. Just add water, then fry. No refrigeration needed. 😁

[@hannahzander9541]

What a fascinating park. The owl did it for me. I always hear them, but never see them.

[@Timberon]

I am in New Mexico and we have two living in our back yard. They hoot it up all night long sometimes.

[@rogerclark9285]

There are only a few non reservation sites for camping. Half of the hook up sites, I think it was the odd numbers and the non-hookup sites around 40 to 45. Everything else is reservation only. Sites 29 to 33 are dubious since the west windmill makes noises when the wind blows. The visitor center is only open when they have a volunteer to man it. There is one there on Monday's. It was closed Tuesday and Wednesday when we were there St. Paddy's day weekend.

[@nerther7625]

The photography is excellent. Beautiful park, 2thumbs up.

[@m.d.grimes1622]

Loved the "follow you camera" perspective. Great video! 😁😁😎😎👍👍

[@858493]

Almost reminds me of the set for the Movie "Picnic at Hanging Rock"... a very creepy movie for its day....thanks again very enjoyable

[@us1fedvet]

Another bell ringer of an episode. You are a great traveling man. NM grows on you, a beautiful state. Semper Gumby.

[@JanelleVocate-Ames]

YAY!!!!!!!!!Thanks Slim!

[@tracker5849]

I would LOVE being in the rocks

[@localrider5213]

Awesome as always 😎

[@craigw.scribner6490]

Thanks, Slim!

[@ruthpyatt1142]

Love your vidoes❤

[@AlHutchings]

You do a wonderful Job! Thanks for all the hard work.

[@N1347B]

Outstanding!

[@Ramphastos333]

Great synopsis and photography; brings back memories when we camped there a couple years ago. City of Rocks Visitor Center is definitely worth the time as well. The overall "theme" of the park is sky, constellations, planets...all things astronomical due to the clear, incredible night skies. The trail Slim walked on through the rocks has interpretive signs that are placed proportionate to our planet system with the trailhead near the visitor center the center sun. So you'll get a few signs right away, and then they're spaced further apart as you walk. Campsites are named for constellations. It's really a wonderful gem. By the way, the two birds were Canyon Towhee and Rock Wren (along with raven and great horned owl). Well done. A fun place to stay; 2-3 nights will give you plenty of time to enjoy all the amenities. Oh, the Deming area has a few wineries that are worth a stop!!!

[@Timberon]

We have great state parks in New Mexico! All of them require you to make reservations through Reserve America. We are sorry to see that you did not camp at the state park in Alamogordo - that's our all-time favorite! At the City of Rocks, we camped in the section for the large RVs and it was SO dusty. People drive by and the dirt kicks up. Like you, we weren't thrilled with the unlevel spots. Thanks for showing the beauty of our state.

[@Troutay]

Love this landscape. Gives me a sense of time past - the ancient. Great post Slim!

[@robhackett6421]

Brilliant!

[@samdevallance1527]

Excellent as always thanks Slim👍👍😎

[@oooooooo56]

Thank you again Slim😊

[@Paul.Douglas]

Outstanding video! Beautiful place with a spiritual vibe to it. Your already great videos over the years have gotten even better since adding the drone.

[@marybrockman2043]

Good content Slim! I hope you are enjoying your travels! 😊

[@bbrine3294]

Truly interesting spot...thanks for sharing with those of us who travel vicariously through you. A really unique park!

[@sonora108]

Thanks once again my friend for another great video. I appreciate all the work you put into this video.

[@Lenneeful]

Beautiful footage, fantastic video.

[@williamleopold507]

Thanks for sharing your travels with us , we look forward to the next video . Be safe .

[@jjones5424]

We stayed there last year and loved it!! Very quiet, great scenery and plenty of hiking to do. And Deming is a nice small town. An even BETTER choice is south of Deming at Rockhound SP, outstanding views!!! And don't forget about chilis in Hatch, NM close by!!

[@harrygr218]

i love these places you find. i want to taste that meal you made

[@thrivingnow7843]

Love the beard. City of Rocks rocks. I love the names you gave the rock formations. Thanks

[@perrythorvig6446]

Beautiful.

[@lineupfunding]

Adding to my list of go-to campsites. Amazing desert sky night vids!

[@DonnaBMacK]

Another great one. Thanks. Safe travels.

[@juanitamattick7451]

Love your films😊 you take me to places I may never get to see other wise, Thank you so much🎉

[@ShawnPatterson402]

boy that is some really amazing scenery once again. I am really enjoying your trip, and now planning an itinerary to the American south west with our trailer. Keep up the great work, and as always safe travels......

[@barbarabaldis]

Beautiful!!

[@vanbrendle]

Beautiful picture and video of the stars. Love your videos.

[@goldfinger180024]

I love the color of that Chevy!! It looked terrific in the direct sunlight!

[@bettybrigance6784]

Again..awesome...thanks Slim, stay safe, we'll be waiting for your next one...🙂👍👍

[@JoHarmon-hg7wz]

Always wanted to go there, so thanks for taking us along!

[@jK-yj2tl]

Stunning video; I thoroughly enjoyed every minute. Thank you!

[@bobmanzi7712]

great stuff thanks Slim

[@pestilentruth2164]

Great video and an awesome place to hang out.

[@LittleMo777.]

I loved camping here!😊

[@HomeEF]

I was fascinated by the trees, the rocks and their formations, that place is so magical. Thank you for your videos, I enjoy them a lot since I can't do this traveling thing. I am chained to a phone 40 hours a week and sometimes more. I hope one day not too far away to do the same too! 😊

[@patupham6134]

Boy o boy the wind is something but the rocks are a world of there own thanks for the trip 👍

[@ianrobinson4501]

I allways enjoy the videos well filmed and edited a pleasure to watch

[@patrickjames8050]

Gorgeous. ⚒

[@dmdavis4551]

I look forward with excitement for your adventures, I love them so. Again I say you are an artist with your videos, so beautiful. Thank you for showing this City of Rocks to us, I have never seen them. They are cool.

[@SlowTransitTimes]

Wow, what a cool place! Love the blue skies and desert ambiance. Inspiring. Enjoy it !

[@chrisstevens7823]

Great work love the content

[@emanuelllaguno9542]

Love this park.

[@alanfoster5247]

Great Video! Thanks for all of your hard work!!!

[@patshankle3281]

❤❤ Definitely looks like a good place can't wait to see the next one. ❤❤ Stay safe ❤

[@sneu3297]

Beautiful sun set

[@taurota1554]

Outstanding and awesome as always.Thanks for sharing and taking us along

[@Arculus192]

Rock on Slim

[@Daave12953]

Another great video 😊

[@rosesevers5181]

The night sky was just amazing 💕

[@nancygarrett-bn7pi]

Fascinating. Even enjoyed the music!!

[@sjr7822]

Nature is amazing

[@allenaverill2461]

Another fantastic video! You always shoot such great vids

[@aquariusdebra]

That was a beautiful video, it is amazing scenery. Thank you

[@BettyBearsNomadicTravels]

This my friend is one of your best. I watched it twice. Amazing footage.

[@michaelwilbur7959]

You take beautiful videos. It seems as if we are there with you.

[@barbaragriffin869]

Stunning photography!

[@carolecarr1064]

What a stunning place! Gorgeous night sky.

[@maryvought9244]

Great video! Really enjoyed it! Thank you!❤️

[@barbkugler7568]

So glad you included the nighttime sky a couple of times. It was spectacular !!!

[@denaredford6701]

Beautiful video , Slimpotatohead . Thank you for the video .

[@gigi3242]

New Mexico is stunning, thanks for the video. Have a wonderful week

[@charliebravo8954]

Beautiful place

[@gmaneis]

Wow, so much fun to watch your excellent videography and editing, especially in such a beautiful setting. I agree about New Mexico's pay system for camping. Safe travels to you always.

[@ManWander]

i was there at the city of rocks a few years ago but did not get to stay long enough for the kinds of hikes you did - makes me wanna go back - it is quite an unusual place

[@rkn3045]

You captured some beautiful images in this one. Well done.

[@Kaeteymae]

Excellent video ❤

[@Wintersnow147]

Wishing you safe travels

[@HerCalifornia]

Such unique geography! Added to my bucket list!

[@karenjaques3937]

Thank you for sharing. What an awesome place to visit. ❤

[@safa1745]

I just sat on my recliner for a moment of rest when a notification from KZbin appeared! I really enjoyed the video. Thanks Slim.

[@janicepaisley6799]

Slim , you never fail to give me a giggle . I'll leave it up to your imagination what I'm talking about . Lol . Safe travels .

[@MikeR55]

Great photography and very relaxing, thanks Slim.

[@scotto6314]

Slim. Your video n drone work is excellent. Thanks for taking us with you ❤🤙

[@cindybryant1584]

Very picturesque.

[@bigbensworld2020]

I like this

[@itsalovelyride8559]

I went there a couple of years ago, and was really surprised how cool it was in the middle of nowhere. I walked all the places you did. It was great to revisit virtually. Thanks!

[@ThayGiQuay]

Amazing beautiful places thanks for sharing 😊

[@americanrvtraveler2446]

Thanks for showing the travel video. This is a good example, if the use of a drone is OK, then places to explore and places to avoid.

[@nickboucher1884]

Slim as always great job love the channel

[@CBAmakingAusername]

Beautiful video slim. X

[@ericcampbell9553]

Wow neat stuff slim thx for sharing.