Can you reserve a site at City of Rocks Campground?

No. City of Rocks Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

City of Rocks Campground

Campground · Idaho ·

Managed by the National Park Service

6,067 ft
Elevation

Camping Under the Milky Way — Photo: NPS Photo · Recreation.gov

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. There are 64 standard campsites and 3 group sites to choose from with easy access to climbing, hiking trails, and vistas.

Getting there

64 campsites are located over a 6-mile area along City of Rocks Road and Twins Sisters Road.

42.06720, -113.70138 · 42°4'1.9"N 113°42'5.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 86°F in Jul, down to 39°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	40	45	54	60	69	78	86	86	77	64	50	39
Low °F	21	24	30	34	42	48	57	56	47	37	28	21
Precip in	0.8	0.7	1.1	1.6	2.0	1.1	0.7	0.7	1.1	0.9	0.8	0.8

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 15.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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City of Rocks Camping 01 — Photo: NPS Photo/Wallace Keck · Recreation.gov

City of Rocks Camping 02 — Photo: NPS Photo/Wallace Keck · Recreation.gov

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Common questions about City of Rocks Campground

Can you reserve a site at City of Rocks Campground?: No. City of Rocks Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near City of Rocks Campground

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Lake Cleveland Campground - West Side 18 mi · Campground · we watch it
Thompson Flat 18.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Smoky Mountain Campground 2.6 mi · Campground
City of Rocks Visitor Center 3.9 mi · Facility
Independence Lakes Campground 10.5 mi · Campground
Mt. Harrison Lookout 16.8 mi · Facility
Lake Cleveland Campground - West Side 17.6 mi · Campground
Twin Lakes Campground (Albion Division) 17.7 mi · Campground
Lake Cleveland 17.8 mi · Facility
Bennett Springs Campground 18.6 mi · Campground

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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