City of Rocks National Reserve
Almo, ID
Granite spires and domes, popular with climbers, where California Trail emigrants wrote their names in axle grease. The reserve is reached on gravel roads from Almo; campsites can be reserved in season.
- Nearest town
- Almo, ID
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 42.0760, -113.7070
- Editor's pick
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, June and October. Hot in July. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Campsites nearby
- City of Rocks CampsitesCampsite0 mi from City of Rocks National Reserve
- Twin Sisters CampgroundCampsite2 mi from City of Rocks National Reserve
- Finger Rock campgroundCampsite3 mi from City of Rocks National Reserve
- Smoky Mountain CampgroundCampsite3 mi from City of Rocks National ReserveWi-Fi
- Twin Lakes CampgroundCampsite17 mi from City of Rocks National Reserve
- Lake Cleveland CampgroundCampsite17 mi from City of Rocks National Reserve
All campsites in Idaho · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is City of Rocks National Reserve?
City of Rocks National Reserve is in Almo, ID, at GPS 42.0760, -113.7070. It is about 51 mi from Twin Falls.
Can you camp near City of Rocks National Reserve?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is City of Rocks Campsites, about 0 mi away; within 25 mi there are 10 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass City of Rocks National Reserve?
City of Rocks National Reserve is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Snake River Canyon: Bruneau Dunes to Shoshone Falls and City of Rocks.
What is there to see near City of Rocks National Reserve?
Places worth a stop nearby: Shoshone Falls (50 mi), Perrine Bridge (53 mi), Golden Spike National Historical Park (67 mi) and Spiral Jetty (69 mi).
When is the best time to visit City of Rocks National Reserve?
The most pleasant months are usually May and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, June and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)