City of Rocks National Reserve
Idaho State Park
City of Rocks National Reserve entrance fee
Motor Vehicle Entrance Fee required: $7 a day at most parks and $14 at premium parks (IDPR); waived with an Idaho State Parks Passport or MVEF annual sticker.
City of Rocks National Reserve hours
Day-use locations within the National Reserve are open seven days a week from 7am to 10pm, per Idaho state code 26.01.20 (5). Day-use hours may change based on park manager discretion.
Hours as published by Idaho Parks and Recreation. Check the official page before a long drive.
About City of Rocks National Reserve
Granite spires up to 60 stories tall rise across these 14,407 acres, where wagon ruts and pioneer inscriptions mark a landmark of the California Trail. Hike, bike or ride among the formations and camp at one of 64 basic sites.
Things to do
- 🥾 Hiking
- 🚲 Biking
- 🐎 Equestrian
- 🐦 Birding
Amenities & facilities
- 🏕️ Campsites
- 👥 Group Sites
- 🌿 Nature Center
- ♿ Accessible Facilities
More Idaho state parks with pets allowed · horseback riding
Camping options
- Standard Campsites
- Group Campsites
Facility hours
Summer hours- Visitor Center is open seven days a week Sun-Sat,8 am to 4:30pm, including holidays from mid-April to the end of October. Winter hours- Visitor Center is open five days a week Tue-Sat,8am to 4:30pm, and closed Sun-Mon and holidays from November to mid-April.
Schedules for pools, museums, campgrounds, tours and other facilities inside the park, as published by Idaho Parks and Recreation — not the park's own opening hours.
Contact
Phone208-824-5901
Address3035 S Elba-Almo Rd, Almo, ID 83312
🎒 Gear up for City of Rocks National Reserve
Popular gear for what this park offers:
- Tents
- Binoculars
- Hiking boots
- Bike helmets
- Riding helmets
- Bug spray
- Coolers
- Sleeping bags
- Camp chairs
- Camp stoves
- Lanterns
- Spotting scopes
- Bird guides
- Daypacks
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