National Park Service · Idaho
Smoky Mountain Campground
National Park Service · Idaho, United States · in City Of Rocks National Reserve
- Sites
- 38
- Hookups
- 38 electric
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Dump station
- Yes
- Laundry
- No
- Elevation
- 5,581 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1 · certified dark-sky place
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile good · AT&T good · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- City Of Rocks National Reserve
- Nearest town
- Almo
- Address
- City of Rocks National Reserve/Castle Rocks State Park, Almo, ID, 83312
- Phone
- (208) –82-4–5901
Season dates aren't confirmed for this campground yet - opening and closing dates haven't been verified. Check the operator's page or call ahead before you plan a trip.
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About
There are 38 campsites available, 9 of which are pull-through. Sites 11 and 24 are designated ADA accessible. A separate loop with 6 sites accommodates equestrian campers.
- water service May-September
- 30 amp electrical hook-ups
- fire-ring/ground grill
- picnic table
- partial shade
There are flush toilets and showers open May-September and a vault toilet open year-round at the equestrian trail head. An RV dump station is provided near the campground entrance.
Fees
Idaho Resident Campsite Fee: $28. An additional $10 fee is applied for advanced reservations. This fee does not apply to walk-ins. Water typically available May1st through September 30th depending on weather. Each vehicle must pay an entrance fee of $7 or have an Annual Pass or Passport.
Motor Vehicle Entrance Fee: $7. All vehicles are required to pay a motor vehicle entrance fee or have an Annual Pass or Passport.
Campsite Reservation Fee: $10. This fee is required to make campsite reservations in advance and does not apply to walk-ins.
Shower Fee: $3. fee is per shower
Non-Idaho Resident Campsite Fee: $31. An additional $10 fee is applied for advanced reservations. This fee does not apply to walk-ins. Water typically available May1st through September 30th depending on weather. Each vehicle must pay an entrance fee of $7 or have an Annual Pass or Passport.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30° | 18° | -1° | 44° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 33° | 21° | -9° | 49° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 40° | 27° | 10° | 72° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 50° | 31° | 18° | 70° | 10 of 11 |
| May | 64° | 43° | 28° | 76° | 3 of 11 |
| June | 75° | 52° | 34° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 90° | 65° | 45° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 86° | 63° | 51° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 77° | 53° | 40° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 60° | 39° | 28° | 76° | 6 of 10 |
| November | 49° | 31° | 6° | 62° | 9 of 10 |
| December | 32° | 20° | 1° | 54° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
All 51 trails in City Of Rocks National Reserve
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
Nearby campgrounds
- Castle Rocks State Park · Idaho State Parks · 0 mi · 43 sites
- City of Rocks Campground · National Park Service · 3 mi · 67 sites
- City of Rocks National Reserve · Idaho State Parks · 3 mi · 67 sites
- Independence Lakes Campground · USDA Forest Service · 10 mi
- Oakley City RV Park · City, County & Regional Parks · 17 mi
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