City Of Rocks National Reserve
P.O. Box 169
Almo ID 83312, 208-824-5519
Special Topics: Westward Expansion �
Recreation Activities: Auto Touring � Biking � Camping � Climbing �
Educational Programs � Hiking � Horseback Riding � Hunting � Wildlife Viewing
Camping Areas
City of Rocks
Phone 1-208-824-5519
Details
Primitive sites with fire rings, grills, and picnic tables. Several vault
toilets throughout the camping area. Camping is available in the winter after
the gates are locked if you want to hike in. Call 1-208-824-5519 between 9:00
a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday - Wednesday for reservations.
Throughout park.
Details
There are about 64 designated campsites in the reserve. Three group sites are
available. There are two potable water sources in the reserve. Most of the
campsites among the rock formations are accessed from the road. Sites are
equipped with picnic tables and fire rings. There are no hook-ups, showers or
dump stations. Vault toilets are located throughout the reserve. Gathering of
fire wood is prohibited. Bring your own wood or purchase at the visitor center.
Backcountry permits are free and available at the visitor center. A leash
ordinance is in effect. ALL PETS MUST BE LEASHED WHEN OUTSIDE A VEHICLE OR
CAMPING UNIT WITHIN THE PARK.
Lodging Options
Additional Information
Getting There
Plane
The nearest air service is Burley(charter) (45 miles), Twin Falls (85 miles),
Salt Lake City (170 miles), Boise (215 miles), Pocatello (100 miles).
Car
The reserve is located 45 miles south of Burley, Idaho. From Boise and the west,
take I-84 to Declo exit 216 and south to Idaho route 77 to Albion, Elba, and
Almo. From Pocatello and Idaho Falls, take I-86 & I-84 to the Declo exit and
then south to Almo. From Salt Lake City take I-15 north to Tremonton, then west
on I-84 to Snowville and then routes 30 and 42, or continue north on I-84 to
Sublette exit 245 and go west toward Malta, Elba, and Almo. There is a seasonal
summer route through Oakley via Route 27.
Public Transportation
There is no public transportation to the reserve. |
