City of Rocks Campground

Overview

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.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent

Sites

67 campsites

Fee

From $14 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

208-824-5901

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around City of Rocks Campground, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Creekside Towers TrailHike · 1-2 Hours · 1.2 mi from camp

  Creekside Towers is an out-and-back 1.2-mile trail. National Park Service

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• Geological Interpretive TrailHike · 1-2 Hours · 1.7 mi from camp

  City of Rocks is well known for its geologic wonders. National Park Service

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• City of Rocks LoopHike · 4-6 Hours · 2.0 mi from camp

  This remote loop hike is a ranger favorite. National Park Service

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• Wayside Exhibits Loop at the Visitor CenterHike · 10-15 Minutes · 3.9 mi from camp

  This short 0.23 mile loop trail behind the Visitor Center will introduce you to some of the resources that make City of Rocks special. National Park Service

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Mountain biking

• Bike the Tea Kettle TrailBike ride · 30-60 Minutes · 2.0 mi from camp

  Tea Kettle Trail is a great mountain biking trail that runs between Bread Loaves and Elephant Rock. National Park Service

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Scenic sights

• Smoky MountainPeak · 7,539 ft · 1.2 mi from camp

  Smoky Mountain, at 7,579 feet above sea level is a peak in the Albion Mountains of Idaho. Wikipedia

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• Graham PeakPeak · 8,806 ft · 4.0 mi from camp

  Graham Peak is the fourth highest peak in the Albion Mountains of Idaho, at 8,867 feet above sea level. Wikipedia

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Climbing and snow sports

• Electric AvenueClimbing · 0.2 mi from campShow on map
• DungeonClimbing · 0.2 mi from campShow on map
• Crystal CowClimbing · 0.2 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: National Park Service and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Text marked Wikipedia is from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0, lightly shortened.

Reviews

Data sources

• National Park Service API — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.