City Of Rocks National Reserve

About City Of Rocks National Reserve

City Of Rocks National Reserve is a national reserve located in Idaho. City of Rocks is located in south-central Idaho within the northern edge of the Basin and Range geologic province. Outdoor recreation can be pleasant from April through October. Summers are generally dry with 10 to 15 inches of precipitation in winter and spring. Summer temperatures range widely with night time lows occasionally approaching freezing and midday highs nearing 100° F; however, the typical range of low and high temperature is 45-85. Thunderstorms are common in the summer months (June - August)

From Boise: take I-84 East to exit 216 (Declo); go south on Highway 77 to Conner Creek Junction; turn right (west) on Highway 77 Spur to Almo. The visitor center and the park entrance are south of the post office and businesses. From Pocatello: take I-86 West to I-84 West to exit 216 and proceed as above. From Salt Lake City: take I-84 west to exit 245 (Sublette), turn left and go west to Malta. From Malta take Highway 77. Take Highway 77 Spur to Almo.

💰 Entrance Fees & Passes

Entry to City Of Rocks is completely free. There are no general entrance fees or vehicle passes required to access this park unit.

🥾 Things to Do

City Of Rocks National Reserve offers visitors a diverse selection of outdoor experiences. You can participate in a wide array of activities, most notably Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Astronomy, Stargazing, and 37 other recreational activities, depending on the season and weather conditions. Path options exist for both casual strollers and expert backcountry adventurers.