City Of Rocks National Reserve
The campground is currently closed. Reservations are required year-round and can be made through getoutside.idaho.gov up to 9 months in advance. Smoky Mountain Campground water and shower facilities operate seasonally from May through September.
Red Flag Warning issued October 9 at 2:01PM MDT until October 9 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 427... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 427 Goose Creek and Raft River Valley/Southern Sawtooth NF/Twin Falls BLM south of the Snake River. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent.
Flood Watch issued October 9 at 1:15PM MDT until October 12 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. Storm total rainfall amounts of 1-2 inches are possible across the area with localized 3 inches possible in spots, especially in the higher terrain of the eastern highlands. * WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, south central, and southeast Idaho, including the following areas, in central Idaho, Sun Valley Region and Wood River Foothills. In eastern Idaho, Beaverhead - Lemhi Highlands, Big Hole Mountains, Centennial Mountains - Island Park and Teton Valley. In south central Idaho, Eastern Magic Valley and Shoshone/Lava Beds. In southeast Idaho, Arco/Mud Lake Desert, Bear Lake Valley, Bear River Range, Blackfoot Mountains, Caribou Range, Franklin/Eastern Oneida Region, Lower Snake River Plain, Marsh and Arbon Highlands, Raft River Region, Southern Hills/Albion Mountains and Upper Snake River Plain. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A prolonged period of rainfall is expected across eastern Idaho throughout the weekend which could lead to some flooding across parts of the advised area. An upper low moving into the Pacific Northwest will combine with tropical moisture from Tropical Cyclone Rachel to usher in a cooler, wetter weather pattern across eastern Idaho. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
City of Rocks National Reserve protects a unique high-desert landscape where massive granite spires and pinnacles rise abruptly from the sagebrush, some reaching 60 stories tall. Located 45 miles south of Burley near Almo, the reserve sits at elevations between 5,500 and 8,867 feet. The granite formations were carved by wind and water over millions of years and served as a landmark along the California Trail for emigrant wagon trains in the 1840s-1860s. The reserve offers two distinct camping areas. City of Rocks Campground has 64 standard sites and 3 group sites dispersed among the granite formations, with vault toilets and seasonal water at Bath Rock. Smoky Mountain Campground provides 38 sites with 30-amp electric hookups, seasonal water and flush toilets/showers (May through September), and an RV dump station. Sites 11 and 24 at Smoky Mountain are ADA accessible. Nine pull-through sites accommodate larger rigs, though RV length is limited to 28 feet maximum. The reserve is internationally recognized for rock climbing with over 700 routes on more than 300 formations. Hiking trails wind through the formations, and the area is designated an International Dark Sky Park, making it exceptional for stargazing. Reservations are required year-round through Idaho Parks and Recreation.
Directions
From Burley, Idaho: Head south on Highway 27 through Oakley (unpaved/washboarded road) or take the paved route through Almo from the north. The reserve is approximately 45 miles south of Burley. GPS: 3035 S Elba-Almo Rd, Almo, ID 83312.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $14 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 28ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 28ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| cit@idpr.idaho.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (208) 824-5901 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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