National Park Service · Idaho
City of Rocks Campground
National Park Service · Idaho, United States · in City Of Rocks National Reserve
- Sites
- 67
- Max RV length
- 28 ft
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- No
- Dump station
- No
- Laundry
- No
- Elevation
- 6,076 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1 · certified dark-sky place
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · AT&T none · 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 Visitor Center, 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.
Site map
The imagery of the campground. Press and hold the map to drop your own pins and notes; the operator publishes no site points here. Your ratings, notes, pins and photos are kept with the campground on your Saved list, the same list the camping map and the drive page keep.
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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.
Fees
Campsite Fee: $14. 8 people, 2 tents, and 2 vehicles per site. All equipment must fit within the designated camping area. All campsites have a fire-ring/ground grill and a picnic table. Reservation fee is $10. This fee does not apply for walk-ins paying by envelope or in person at the Visitor Center.
Group Campsite Fee: $36. $3 per person, 12 person minimum ($36 minimum) $10 reservation fee. The reservation fee does not apply for walk-ins paying by envelope or in person at the Visitor Center.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28° | 16° | -3° | 42° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 31° | 20° | -11° | 47° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 38° | 25° | 9° | 71° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 48° | 30° | 17° | 68° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 62° | 41° | 26° | 74° | 3 of 11 |
| June | 73° | 50° | 32° | 91° | 1 of 11 |
| July | 88° | 63° | 43° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 84° | 61° | 49° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 75° | 51° | 38° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 58° | 38° | 26° | 74° | 7 of 10 |
| November | 48° | 29° | 4° | 60° | 9 of 10 |
| December | 30° | 18° | -1° | 52° | 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
- City of Rocks National Reserve · Idaho State Parks · 1 mi · 67 sites
- Castle Rocks State Park · Idaho State Parks · 3 mi · 43 sites
- Smoky Mountain Campground · National Park Service · 3 mi · 38 sites
- Independence Lakes Campground · USDA Forest Service · 11 mi
- Oakley City RV Park · City, County & Regional Parks · 15 mi
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