City of Rocks National Reserve
Also known as The City, CIRO, City of Rocks, Silent City of Rocks
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Summer hours)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below6-ft leash
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- parksandrecreation.idaho.gov(208) 824-5901
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Partial closure Park updateScheduled Power Outages: On October 20th, 2026, and November 20th, 2026, power will be shut off in Almo and surrounding communities. The visitor… (more)
Scheduled Power Outages: On October 20th, 2026, and November 20th, 2026, power will be shut off in Almo and surrounding communities. The visitor center will be closed, and it is highly likely that the surrounding businesses will also be closed. Please plan accordingly. For questions, please call the visitor center- 208-824-5901 2026 Water Access: • Water at Bath Rock is available. Water at Emery Pass picnic area currently is not considered potable. Water is available at the Visitor Center if needed. Vault toilets are located throughout the reserve. If you have questions, please call the Visitor Center- 208-824-5901. Visitor Center Summer Hours: • The visitor center is open seven days a week and holidays, Sun-Sat, from 8:00am-4:30pm. • Please note that traveling to City of Rocks National Reserve via Oakley is a dirt road and can be wash boarded in sections. Accessing the park from the North via Almo is a paved road.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
In Cassia County, about 31 miles south of Burley, City of Rocks National Reserve covers about 650 acres.
Things to do include rock climbing, horseback riding, winter sports, historic sites, and biking. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park — Hours of Operation | Daily | 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Summer hours |
| Tue–Sat | 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Winter hours | |
| Daily | 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Hours of Operation: Summer hours- Visitor Center is open seven days a week Sun-Sat,8 am to 4:30pm, including holidays from mid-April to the end of October. Winter hours- Visitor Center is open five days a week Tue-Sat,8am to 4:30pm, and closed Sun-Mon and holidays from November to mid-April. Day-use locations within the National Reserve are open seven days a week from 7am to 10pm, per Idaho state code 26.01.20 (5). Day-use hours may change based on park manager discretion.
No additional information listed.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Boise).
Fees and passes
Per vehicle: Motor Vehicle Entrance Fee $7/day ($14/day for non-residents at premium parks), waived by the Idaho State Parks Passport or MVEF annual sticker.
Statewide fee rule from Idaho's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Idaho park passes
- Idaho State Parks Passport — $10 per vehicle per year (Idaho residents, bought with vehicle registration). Waives the motor vehicle entrance fee at Idaho state parks; camping and other fees still apply; not valid for Park N' Ski Details
- Motor Vehicle Entry Fee (MVEF) Annual sticker — $80. Waives the daily motor vehicle entrance fee (aimed at out-of-state guests) Details
From the Idaho state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- IDPR reservation system (getoutside.idaho.gov)
- Phone
- 1-888-922-6743
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
See the park’s wording · leash up to 6 feet
Pets: Yes on a 6-foot leash
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
Overnight: 64 basic; 3 group sites
General accommodations: Group Camp, RV Campsites, Tent Campsites
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BikingWildlife viewing and birdingCampingRock climbingWinter sportsHikingHistoric sites and toursHorseback ridingRanger and interpretive programsPicnicking
Trails
Winter Groomed Nordic Track(s): No
Trail Types: • Hike
- Bike
- Horse
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
Camping
- Tent camping
Recreation
- Horse trails
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
ADA Accessibility Features: • ADA Campsite
- ADA Restroom
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 3035 S Elba-Almo Rd
Almo, ID 83312 - Nearest town
- Burley — about 31 mi south (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 42.0994, -113.6341
- Phone
- (208) 824-5901
- cit@idpr.idaho.gov
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Location: 45 miles S of Burley, | 205 miles SE of Boise, ID | 181 miles N of Salt Lake City, UT
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Idaho State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Sep 11, 2026
- WordPress REST API, custom post type state-park (backs the Find a Park page)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
- Photo: City of Rocks view 072617.jpg — CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication), wilson44691
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology