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  3. City of Rocks National Reserve

Camping at City of Rocks National Reserve near Almo

State park · Almo · 63 campsites · 3 group

A campground near hiking, and mountain biking. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

Visitors today will see nearly the same scene — granite spires and monoliths reaching 60 stories tall. 5 billion years.

No reviews listedBook on Idaho State Parks

At a glance

  • RV sites up to 28 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Pets welcome
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

35 available sites

35 open of 38 site types
Campsite 01
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$44 for 2 nights
$22/night · before taxes & fees
Campsite 02
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$44 for 2 nights
$22/night · before taxes & fees
Campsite 03
RV · Up to 18 ftHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$44 for 2 nights
$22/night · before taxes & fees
Campsite 04
RV · Up to 18 ftHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$44 for 2 nights
$22/night · before taxes & fees
Campsite 05
RV · Up to 28 ftHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$44 for 2 nights
$22/night · before taxes & fees
Campsite 06
RV · Up to 18 ftHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$44 for 2 nights
$22/night · before taxes & fees
Campsite 07
RV · Up to 28 ftHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$44 for 2 nights
$22/night · before taxes & fees
Campsite 08
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$44 for 2 nights
$22/night · before taxes & fees

View full availability calendar · night-by-night from Itinio

Check dates on Itinio. Showing 40 of 66 sites.

SiteFr
13
Sa
14
Price
Campsite 01
tent-only
✓✓$22
Campsite 02
tent-only
✓✓$22
Campsite 03
rv-tent
✓✓$22
Campsite 04
rv-tent
✓✓$22
Campsite 05
rv-tent
✓✓$22
Campsite 06
rv-tent
✓✓$22
Campsite 07
rv-tent
✓✓$22
Campsite 08
tent-only
✓✓$22
Campsite 09
tent-only
✓✓$22
Campsite 10
tent-only
✓✓$22
Campsite 11
rv-tent
✓✓$22
Campsite 12
rv-tent
✓✓$22
Campsite 14
tent-only
✓✓$22
Campsite 15
tent-only
✓✓$22
Campsite 16
tent-only
✓✓$22
Campsite 17
rv-tent
✓✓$22
Campsite 18
rv-tent
✓✓$22
Campsite 19
rv-tent
✓✓$22
Campsite 19B
rv-tent
✓✓$22
Campsite 20
rv-tent
✓✓$22
Campsite 41
rv-tent
✓✓$22
Campsite 44
tent-only
✓✓$22
Campsite 45
rv-tent
✓✓$22
Campsite 46
rv-tent
✓✓$22
Campsite 47
rv-tent
✓✓$22
Campsite 48
tent-only
✓✓$22
Campsite 49
tent-only
✓✓$22
Campsite 50
tent-only
✓✓$22
Campsite 51
rv-tent
✓✓$22
Campsite 52
rv-tent
✓✓$22
Campsite 57
rv-tent
✓✓$22
Campsite 58
tent-only
✓✓$22
Campsite 60
tent-only
✓✓$22
Campsite 63
rv-tent
✓✓$22
Campsite 64
rv-tent
✓✓$22
Juniper Group Camp✓✓$100
Twin Sisters Group Camp✓✓$100
Campsite 13
rv-tent
XX$22
Campsite 42
rv-tent
X✓$22
Campsite 43
rv-tent
X✓$22

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

From $44 for 2 nights
$22/night · Before taxes & fees
35 sites available for your entire stay

You book directly on Idaho State Parks. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Idaho State Parks ↗

35 openSites from $22/night
Book on Idaho State Parks

Amenities & location

  • Campfire Allowed
  • Drinking Water
  • Fire Ring
  • Pets Allowed
  • Picnic Area
  • Picnic Table
  • Tent Pad
Pets
Pets welcome
Maximum stay
14 nights

Location

3035 S Elba-Almo Rd
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City of Rocks National Reserve: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at City of Rocks National Reserve?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at City of Rocks National Reserve?
Reservable on Idaho State Parks (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at City of Rocks National Reserve?
Pets allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Idaho State Parks listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing No RV sites listed
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 0 pull-through, 33 back-in
Pets
Listing Pets allowed
Water
Listing Drinking water listed
Shade
Listing 0 of 63 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on Idaho State Parks
Stay limits
Listing 14 nights max
Getting there
Listing 3035 S Elba-Almo Rd (map in Location below)
Hookups & power · Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Price
Not listed — check with campground
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Guides for this trip

  • Camping with dogs
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights62 sites open for every night

City of Rocks Camp & Climb

0.8 mi from City of Rocks National Reserve (straight-line)
Sites from $15/night
$31 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights9 sites open for every night

City of Rocks RV

1.2 mi from City of Rocks National Reserve (straight-line)
Sites from $21/night
$41 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights35 sites open for every night

Castle Rocks State Park

2.2 mi from City of Rocks National Reserve (straight-line)
Sites $38/night
$76 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Idaho State Parks · you book on their site
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Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.

Self-guided tours at 2 mi away, City Of Rocks National Reserve

  • Back Yard Boulders in Castle Rocks State Park · 1–2 hr · Stops: Backyard Boulders Trailhead, Shock and Awe Shelter, Three-Pool Boulders, Tafoni Boulder, Castle Rocks Geological Area Overlook, Pictographs +1 more

    Castle Rock is the centerpiece of this 2-mile loop trail. It features impressive rocks as well as archaeological sites such as the Shock and Awe Shelter and pictographs. In spring hikers may encounter…

  • Creekside Towers Trail · 1–2 hr · Stops: Creekside Towers Trail Introduction, Creekside Towers Trailhead, California Trail History, Trees and Wildlife, Granite Formations and Rock Climbing, Parking Lot Rock Trailhead

    Creekside Towers is an out-and-back 1.2-mile trail, nearby trails (such as Stairways and South Fork Circle Creek trails) could make for a longer and more adventurous loop. The trail’s gentle grade of…

  • Geological Interpretive Trail · 1–2 hr · Stops: Geological Trail Intro Part 1, Geological Trail Intro Part 2, Geological Trail Intro Part 3, Station 1 Granitic Weathering, Station 2 Panholes, Station 3 Tafoni +9 more

    A self-guided journey to discovering the geology at City of Rocks National Reserve. The 1 mile Geological Interpretive Trail is the perfect short hike to: - see fascinating geological formations up…

Source: National Park Service. Tours are in the free NPS App.

Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 56 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 28 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

2022 Passport To Good Times!
2022 Passport To Good Times!

Travel trailer · 21 ft · sleeps 8 · 117 mi from campground

$110/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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CLEAN 2021 Forest River Evo (Buttercup)
CLEAN 2021 Forest River Evo (Buttercup)

Travel trailer · 27 ft · sleeps 5 · 123 mi from campground

$119/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

View rental
Half Ton Towable 2017 Forest River Rockwood Roo
Half Ton Towable 2017 Forest River Rockwood Roo

Travel trailer · 21 ft · sleeps 8 · 128 mi from campground

$75/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

View rental
Things to do

Activities near City of Rocks National Reserve

Free things to do (National Park Service)

Ranger programs, trails and park activities — typically free. Separate from paid tours above.

From the National Park Service · 2 mi away, City Of Rocks National Reserve

Two tents in the snow at a campsite in the City of Rocks.
Photo: NPS
Winter Camping

1-14 Days

Immerse yourself in the solitude of the "Silent City".

Silhouettes of 3 large pinnacles and a smaller balanced boulder under a purple and blue starry sky.
Photo: NPS
Explore the Night Sky

A day in the park doesn't have to end when the sun goes down! A whole new world comes alive at night and is waiting to be explored. The dark sky over City of Rocks is an excellent…

Kids play around a water filled depression on a granite slab formation.
Best time to go

Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

  • Off-peak Dec 8–Dec 10: per night

stays up to 14 nights (Other rules).

Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Other for the next months, checked Nov 8. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

MonthOpenBookedClosed
Nov 202667%0%0%
Dec 202642%0%0%
Jan 202742%0%0%
Feb 202742%0%0%
Photo: NPS
Become a City of Rocks Junior Ranger

Junior Rangers "Explore, Learn, and Protect" their national parks. Pick up a free booklet from the Visitor Center to learn about geology, nature, and history in City of Rocks…

A vehicle driving on a dirt road with colorful fall foliage alongside.
Photo: NPS
Geologic & Historic Sites Driving Tour

A self-guided journey to discovering geologic wonders and historical sites in City of Rocks National Reserve. As you drive through the Reserve you will be able to view the featured…

Two people watch a yellow disc flying toward the metal disc golf basket, castle rocks in the back.
Photo: NPS
Disc Golf at Castle Rocks

30-60 Minutes

With the dramatic Castle Rocks landscape in the backdrop, this small three-hole disc golf course is fun for all ages and abilities. The lush grassy area of Castle Rocks Ranch has…

Two climbers ascend neighboring routes in a scenic granite ravine.
Photo: NPS
Rock Climbing in City of Rocks and Castle Rocks

Popular since the 1970's, City of Rocks granite is internationally renowned among climbers. There are over 600 routes here, both traditional and sport. Climbs vary from 30-600…

Source: National Park Service (City Of Rocks National Reserve). Photos link to nps.gov and are credited to their photographers.

Compare site types

63 individual reservable campsites from Other, checked Nov 8 · 3 group sites listed separately. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Rv-tent

35 sites · $22–$23, $22/night

21 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Tent-only

24 sites · $22–$23, $22/night

14 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Rv-only

4 sites

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Other sites

3 sites · $100/night

2 open Nov 13–Nov 15