The dark skies in City of Rocks provide excellent conditions for star gazing.
Photo: NPS Photo
About
Camping in City of Rocks is a great way to enjoy being out in nature. Relax beneath the cool shade of aspen, juniper, mountain mahogany, or pine. Spend the night surrounded by impressive granite formations and starry skies. There are 64 standard campsites and 3 group sites to choose from with easy access to climbing, hiking trails, and vistas.
Campsites
Location
City of Rocks National Reserve Visitor Center
3035 Elba-Almo Road
Almo, ID 83312
Fees
Hours
City of Rocks National Reserve is open to camping year-round, though some sites may be covered in snow during the winter or inaccessible by vehicle. Reservations can be made online at www.reserveamerica.com or by calling 888-922-6743. Camping is first-come first-served only October 1 through April 30.
Reservations
Reservations can be made May 1st through September 30th by visiting https://www.reserveamerica.com or by calling 888-922-6743. October 1st through April 30th camping is first-come first-served.
Make a Reservation →Directions
64 campsites are located over a 6-mile area along City of Rocks Road and Twins Sisters Road.
Weather
Summers are generally dry with temperatures from lows in the 40's to highs in the 80's, but prepare for extremes. Afternoon thunderstorms are common in the summer months. Winter weather includes lows in the upper teens and daytime highs in the low 40's. Snow can accumulate up to 12-16 inches at times in the Almo Valley and over 24 inches in the Reserve. Typically the valley snow melts to within a few inches, but can drift many feet in the higher elevations.
Accessibility
City of Rocks Campground is fairly primitive, roads and pathways are graveled and steep in some places. All restrooms are ADA accessible. The most level and accessible campsites are 5, 12, 20, 27, 39, and 63
The Visitor Center offers free Wi-Fi 24/7.
AT&T has good cell coverage in the town of Almo, Verizon is limited to certain areas.
Campfires in designated metal fire rings only.
1
RVs 28 feet or less are permitted in the following sites in City of Rocks Campground: 5, 7, 12, 13, 15, 20, 33, 34, 35, 46, 47, 57, 63, 64. Larger RVs and trailers will find more suitable accommodations at nearby Smoky Mountain Campground. Facilities there include water and electrical hookups, dump station, flush toilets and showers, and designated ADA campsites.
28
Almo private businesses include food, gas, lodging, ice, firewood, and camping supplies.
28
City of Rocks Campground is fairly primitive, roads and pathways are graveled and steep in some places. All restrooms are ADA accessible. The most level and accessible campsites are 5, 12, 20, 27, 39, and 63
1
Unpaved Roads - All vehicles OK in good weather
Limited Development Campground