Hotels in Deming and Lordsburg

City of Rocks State Park, in Deming (tel. 575/536-2800), has 52 campsites, 10 with electric hookups; tenting is available, and picnic tables and a hiking trail are nearby. Dreamcatcher RV Park (tel. 575/544-4004), also in Deming (take exit 85, Motel Dr., off I-10 and go 1 block south on Business I-10), has 92 sites, all with full hookups. It also offers free access to a nearby swimming pool and on-site laundry facilities. Little Vineyard RV Park (tel. 575/546-3560) in Deming (from I-10 take exit 85 and go 1 mile southwest on Business I-10 toward Deming) is larger than those already mentioned. It offers the same facilities as Dreamcatcher RV Park, with the addition of limited groceries, an indoor pool and hot tub, cable TV hookups, e-mail access, and a small RV parts store. The campground at Rockhound State Park (tel. 575/546-6182) is picturesque and great for rockhounds who can't get enough of their hobby. RV sites with hookups and tenting are both available, as are shelters, restrooms, and showers.

If you'd rather camp near Lordsburg, try Lordsburg KOA (tel. 800/562-5772 or 575/542-8003; www.koa.com). It's in a desert setting but with shade trees, and tenting is permitted. Grocery and laundry facilities are available, in addition to a recreation room/area, a swimming pool, a playground, and horseshoes. To reach the campground, take I-10 to exit 22 and then go 1 block south; next, turn right at the Chevron station and follow the signs to the campground.