City of Rocks National Reserve Overview

City of Rocks National Reserve campground has 69 single-family campsites set among towering granite spires in southern Idaho. Backcountry, group and equestrian sites are also available.

The campground is open year-round. Amenities include potable (drinking) water, vault toiles and trash collection (dumpsters).

Campsites can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. Each site has a parking spur, table, fire ring and grill. The parking spurs range in length from 18 ft. to 28 ft. Hookups are not available.

The three group sites (Twin Sister, Bread Loaves and Juniper) can accommodate up to 25 people and 7 vehicles).  Equestrian camping is available at Juniper Group and has a one-acre corral, standard campsite amenities and a vault toilet. Water is not available at the Juniper Group/equestrian campsite.

You might also like Smoky Mountain Campground. It is part of Castle Rocks State Park and has 38 campsites.

City of Rocks National Reserve – Area Recreation & Activities

City of Rocks is one of the finest granite-face climbing sites anywhere. Climbers find the younger granite of the Almo Pluton to be some of the best rock they’ve ever ascended. About 700 routes have been developed to date. City of Rocks also has ample access to hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. The winter months provide excellent opportunities for snowshoeing and skiing.

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Amenities

• BBQ Grills
• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service Fair
• Drinking Water
• Dumpsters
• Equestrian Facilities
• Equestrian trail
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Grills
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Trash Collection

Activities

• Backpacking
• Biking
• Climbing
• Hiking
• Horseback riding
• Mountain Biking
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Rock Climbing
• Stargazing
• Wildlife Viewing