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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[@user-nv3kv2ir8s]

I love what u said of the last rock thank you for the pictures and the views I need the laugh

[@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

[@billdayton6240]

Slim, Idaho Spuds makes freeze-dried hash brown potatoes ! They come in small "milk carton" sized packages and are very easy to prepare. We find them at Costco and some other places as well. Tasty, easy and lightweight, what could go wrong? Gluten-free and NON GMO, just add water !

[@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

[@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!

[@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!!

[@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.

[@boetschge]

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

[@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. 😁

[@RatsLiveOnNoEvilStar213]

I haven’t been there since Christmas night 1999. It was extremely beautiful, on a trip that made all of those huge boulders seem like sleeping lions✨

[@beatler11]

We sure loved City Of Rocks.

[@m.d.grimes1622]

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

[@K-9Gar]

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

[@nerther7625]

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

[@starbubbli]

This was fun. Thank you. Beautfiul scenery as always. I love the music at 21:00. Sounds like American flute & bongos. Pretty cool.

[@lkiraly58]

Great video Slim. So relaxing to watch. I really enjoyed your walk through the boulders near dusk. The music was very spiritual. You could just almost picture what it would have been like for the first humans to find this area. They must have felt it was very sacred. Thank you for sharing your adventure.

[@cherriemckinstry131]

Nice view Slim... Glad to see some awesome sights.

[@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!

[@Pack.Leader]

Nicely done ! I knew one minute into this that I was going to enjoy your content so I subbed. I live in the T or C area and came here in my RV back in November of 2017. I came from CT with the express intention of living full-time in the state parks with an annual pass, which was very inexpensive. The camping used to be so easy. Very little hassle. But then Covid came and everything changed for the worst. They closed all the parks down during the pandemic, then when they reopened, everything was turned on its head. Used to be that those off-grid sites like those you tried to camp on were all first come, first served. And there used to be a certain number of sites with electric and water that were also only for first-come campers, so you always had a chance of finding one when you got there. But now all that is just a memory. And we never had to go through Reserve America. That ruins everything. I camped in the City of Rocks one week and it was really cool. I stayed in the rows where there was electric but those sites that are off-grid are spectacular. You had me scratching my head, trying to figure out who was following you with a camera. I thought it must be one of those 360 cameras that you can't see the pole it's attached to, but I couldn't see where it would be attached to you. Then toward the end I figured it was a drone. Very tricky, sir. I will check out the rest of your NM content before moving on to other places. NM has a lot to offer, which is why I stayed. I'm in an RV park fulltime now so my days of traveling came to an end for now. I've been parked for a number of years. I got really tired of moving around. Take care and thanks for the great content. ~ Cheryl ETA: I just noticed you don't respond to comments. I wonder if you even have it set-up to get alerts when someone comments on your videos. I hope you figure it out one day !

[@SlimPotatohead]

Actually, I do respond to comments, just not all of them! I typically am live to respond the first 2 hours of a new video. Thanks! SP

[@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

[@henryterrazas7904]

I'm sorry slim your lunch looked awful. I camp a lot as you there are much better eats that don't take long to make. Stay healthy and what wonderful place the rocks. Cheers from San Diego Calif 619 😎

[@thrivingnow7843]

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

[@johnnylightning1491]

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

[@Wenowknow]

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

[@cherriemckinstry131]

Me too! And Dino!

[@soniadowney7427]

​@@cherriemckinstry131and Wilma

[@randywilson1134]

Beautiful shot stars at night, getting good bud!

[@jasperjer1]

I worked in the Visitor center about 20 years ago, and enjoyed being there.

[@cherriemckinstry131]

It definitely was like meeting the town of Bedrock..😊 With all those rocks around you certainly not going to hit "Rockbottom!" Looks like fun.

[@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.

[@sonora108]

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

[@WarrenLongCanada]

FYI. We have started taking little cartons of dehydrated hash browns hiking. They come in a carton about the size and shape of a pint of milk, and weigh almost nothing. Add water, and fry. They are excellent and fast.

[@UncleBuckle50]

Holy time travel batman!. I thought I clicked on a far in the future Foresty Forest video. Very enjoyable....Thanks Slimmy Slim

[@pjreads5014]

They do make refrigerated raw hash browns called "Simply Potatos." They even have a version with peppers and onions included. Dehydrated hash browns are also around that you just soak a while and cook. But the Simply Potatos are better.

[@tracker5849]

I would LOVE being in the rocks

[@barbarasiders288]

That sky! Can't see stars like that here. Too many lights

[@StevenMitchell-o7u]

Camped there in June. Unique park!

[@Alaskagirl618]

Slim..u gave Nat geo a run for there money with that time lapse night sky scene… I was absolutely floored and mesmerized! The rest was awesome too! Thanks!

[@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!!

[@rkn3045]

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

[@hughwolfe1176]

City of Rocks is a place I’d like to visit. We don’t live that far away, just haven’t made it out there yet… Love your little camper trailer, perfect for one person… Subscribed as your content looks interesting.

[@DGardhouse]

It's a good thing cash is in the metal box I wonder how many how much money they would lose if it wasn't in a metal box LOL. Once you got settled in the microphone was picking up people behind you that's a pretty good microphone LOL and I love your drone how it follows you behind you such a cool little toy you have their.. Have you ever come across on your travels in the states any Magpie Birds

[@SlimPotatohead]

What drone? Magpies are in Montana, Idaho and Wyoming.

[@glennhales7302]

I remember falling asleep in some of those rock-a-loungers!

[@yuliyayb77]

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

[@patupham6134]

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

[@melissahoffman4687]

Your hashbrowns and veggie dogs nearly had my mouth watering! That looked so delicious! 🤤😋

[@pestilentruth2164]

Great video and an awesome place to hang out.

[@jamey48]

Freeze dried hash browns are sold at Walmart. Packaged ln pint milk carton like containers. Just add water let sit. Tastes good.

[@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!!!

[@michaelwilbur7959]

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

[@jeaninegunn4118]

Really liked the time lapse of evening sky!

[@davebenson1504]

Definitely some interesting rock formations... 🙂 beautiful night time lapse... 🙂 I kept hoping to see a 'rattler' on your hike 🙂 I hope that when you went to retrieve your video camera at the end, you also picked up your wheel block 😂

[@ramonapuckett3059]

Thanks, Slim, for taking us along. Loved the scenery, wildlife and the rocks ❤

[@Ceceoh]

One of my top ten state parks. But watch out for those canyon towees. If you leave a camper door open they’ll go right in and check things out. Bold as brass!

[@gigi3242]

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

[@jK-yj2tl]

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

[@33R3X]

Hi Slim The music/bgm at the end was so soothing. @20:00 Perfect for an exploration video 😊 Gave me Indiana Jones vibes 😅

[@larryparson9609]

Your a Great story teller hood imagination thanks 🙏🏼 again City of 🪨 back to the movie 🎥

[@larryparson9609]

Good imagination

[@Mudd-u2k]

Nice camp spot

[@us1fedvet]

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

[@nathans.3751]

Definitely looks much nicer than Rockhound State Park in New Mexico. More isolated sites look farther apart.

[@dianakamalamars8397]

Terrific music choice on your evening walk thru the rocks and amazing photography! Thanks, Slim!

[@gloriacoffey4651]

Enjoyed the hikes. A beautiful place to visit.

[@rsmith.182]

Thanks Slim for another entertaining video. An old army friend steered me to your channel awhile back and I am enjoying your adventures. I appreciate how much effort you put in your productions having to set up the camera and walk by the scene or drive out of a campsite. I spoke too quick this morning to my wife when at the end you drove out and left your chock block and stick behind. Seconds later you came back into frame to pick them up. It was then I said, how sharp am I, he had to come back and get the camera on the tripod anyway, duh! Thanks again, safe travels. We are RV'rs from Washington State but stay on our side of the rockies.

[@BettyBearsNomadicTravels]

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

[@davec9244]

If looks can kill, that site is killer. Thank you stay safe ALL

[@Judy-fi7ce]

I agree that the registration instructions were confusing. The rock park was really unique. Great that you spotted the owl. It looked like either a long eared or a great horned.

[@normamccafferty3053]

Those night shots! And that magic of filming yourself from behind. Nice!

[@russpost2557]

Believe this might have been one of your best in my opinion. However , riding out the storm was a good video also .

[@zackbean2149]

I noticed your camera following you on the trail whilst walking. That's some High Tech Gear. Thanks for the Vids of diff. Places.

[@angelusway]

Great video, and love the music score ar 21:24-Very fitting❤👍

[@free2roam492]

Simply an amazing video. We really love watching you on your adventures. The camera work in this one is fabulous.

[@pattya1679]

😂 Leaving it to our imagination! Good one! Beautiful videography!

[@AlHutchings]

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

[@HomeInBeing]

Oh wow , i need to check it out

[@LouisianaRambler]

lol "the hunger games" Time to head back east to get a good spot for the eclipse. Queen Wilhelmina area on the Arkansas Oklahoma border with the Skyline hwy, just west of Mena. Getya a base-camp set up and you have all kinds of different hiking options in every direction. It really is a beautiful area on the edge of the Quachita Mountains. I'm in NW LOUISIANA and Arkansas is my go to for the need of nature. Anywho, a friendly suggestion for my fave KZbin camper. Safe travels ✌️✌️

[@briank1471]

The time we camped at City of Rocks was an adventure. We arrived well after sunset and there is absolutely no artificial lighting back in the rocks. To find a site, we crept along in our truck and using a flashlight to check out options. When we could discern the red tail lights of other vehicles, we would move on until we found a vacant site. We could sense the looming monoliths around us, but not really see them. We were awestruck in the morning light to.find ourselves surrounded by those giant rocks. Your video is excellent and makes me want to make a return visit. And the showers are excellent!

[@Delilaah57]

Oh Slim, youre such a tease!! I love hashbrowns and vegie dogs........grrrrrrr My new favorite video from you! Doesn't matter, I just made the best banana blueberry muffins ive ever baked! I ate two!

[@joshtoomey7810]

I was literally just there my friend lives in Deming . Very cool. The Gila cave dwellings very cool

[@benspoliticsandnewsbencook9151]

Some day slim I hope me and my family catch up with you on one of yours ur journeys. You really capture the scenes of places.

[@cindybryant1584]

Very picturesque.

[@k9luv3]

I can't believe I went through Deming a few years ago and never knew this place existed. I LOVE ROCKS. :)

[@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 .

[@DavidCST-r4f]

Sorry you had to experience the reservation thing. I use to go to City of Rocks in past years, but now that they are mostly reservation I probably will not go back. Unfortunately, more and more campgrounds in the US are going to a reservation system which I don't care for. It makes it harder to just go with the flow, especially if you don't have internet access. I try to research ahead of time , but I don't pay for a camp site until I actually park in one, even if I have to drive / walk back to the entrance. Great video though! Thanks

[@karakoppanyi3845]

Amazing night sky! Really enjoyed this video.

[@LittleMo777.]

I loved camping here!😊

[@Lenneeful]

Beautiful footage, fantastic video.

[@juanitamattick7451]

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

[@whereswendy8544]

That scenery is just captivating! I've never been in a real desert.

[@richardlandreth408]

New Mexico really is a beautiful state.

[@leftyluke1119]

looks like the beginning of the movie Duel with Dennis Weaver.

[@KCsCountdown]

There was something quite magical about this episode, Slim. The timelapse shots of the night sky were mesmerizing. Thank you, and safe travels!

[@ervinsiverson9101]

It may have commented on earlier yet one of the best highlights of the City of Rocks is the search for the hidden petroglyphs. There are 10 of them and the visitors center has clues on how/where to find them. Some are very difficult to find. Great park, just there about a month ago.

[@lynnethebeautifulone4145]

Hashbrowns come in small containers too. (They look like school milk cartons.) You add water to them, then fry away.

[@harloh9578]

You did an amazing job on this video. 🤙🤙

[@MrMontanaNights]

Oh wow they really developed that park since I was last there in 2009. Wasn't even a visitors center then. I have family in Silver City, Reserve and Quemado not far from there. If you find yourself up near Quemado you should check out Quemado Lake. Great little camping area nestled among the Pinion trees.

[@CBAmakingAusername]

Beautiful video slim. X

[@martiedoherty5765]

Hey Slim, love your adventures. All the best from Australia!🙃

[@wolfganghofmann3977]

New Mexico is amazing, thanks for the great video.

[@lindaltsteele1313]

Beautiful Video ...

[@eli6156]

It looks as though you're enjoying that new drone. I'm seeing lots more great footage.

[@SlimPotatohead]

Where?