City Of Rocks Campground
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.
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Amenities & rules
| Dark sky | Inside City Of Rocks National Reserve, a certified International Dark Sky Park |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
64 campsites are located over a 6-mile area along City of Rocks Road and Twins Sisters Road.
| Nearest town | Almo, Idaho |
| Coordinates | 42.0672° N, 113.7014° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedStinson Creek Rx 2026
11 mi from the campground · 450 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 3.4 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Xtreme RV ↗ | 46.5 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
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Video
City of Rocks Campground Walk Through
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On the National Register nearby
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Guidebooks for City Of Rocks National Reserve and Idaho
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- Sagebrush Steppe Vegetation Monitoring in Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve and City of Rocks National Reserve 2010 Annual ReportNational Park Service, 2013Find at Bookshop.org
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at City Of Rocks Campground?
No. City Of Rocks Campground is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Is City Of Rocks Campground good for stargazing?
Yes. City Of Rocks Campground sits inside City Of Rocks National Reserve, a certified International Dark Sky Park.
Source: DarkSky International
What is the nearest town to City Of Rocks Campground?
Almo, Idaho.
Source: Getting there
What if City Of Rocks Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Smoky Mountain Campground (2.6 mi, first-come), Independence Lakes Campground (10.5 mi, first-come), and Twin Lakes Campground (Sawtooth) (17.8 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby
Which national park is City Of Rocks Campground in?
City Of Rocks Campground is a City Of Rocks National Reserve campground. Entrance fees, alerts, and hours are on Park Atlas.
Source: City Of Rocks National Reserve