Located in south central Idaho, the South Hills offer recreational
opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Winter
activities also include snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.

Located in south central Idaho, the South Hills offer recreational opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding.  Winter activities also include snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.

Bird's eye view of the park

South Hills

Described by California Trail emigrants as “a city of tall spires,” “steeple
rocks,” and “the silent city,” this awe-inspiring landscape continues to
captivate. Today, it beckons rock climbers, hikers, campers, hunters, and
adventurers with its dramatic scenery, fascinating geology, and echoes of the
Old West. The Silent City is ready for you to explore.

Described by California Trail emigrants as “a city of tall spires,” “steeple rocks,” and “the silent city,” this awe-inspiring landscape continues to captivate. Today, it beckons rock climbers, hikers, campers, hunters, and adventurers with its dramatic scenery, fascinating geology, and echoes of the Old West. The Silent City is ready for you to explore.

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.

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.

The dark skies in City of Rocks provide excellent conditions for star gazing.

Camping Under the Milky Way

Some campsites are suitable for small RV campers

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Camping among the rocks is popular

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City of Rocks offers group camping areas

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City of Rocks Campground

There are 38 campsites available, 9 of which are pull-through. Sites 11 and 24
are designated ADA accessible. A separate loop with 6 sites accommodates
equestrian campers. \- water service May-September \- 30 amp electrical hook-
ups \- fire-ring/ground grill \- picnic table \- partial shade There are flush
toilets and showers open May-September and a vault toilet open year-round at
the equestrian trail head. An RV dump station is provided near the campground
entrance.

There are 38 campsites available, 9 of which are pull-through. Sites 11 and 24 are designated ADA accessible. A separate loop with 6 sites accommodates equestrian campers.

- water service May-September
- 30 amp electrical hook-ups
- fire-ring/ground grill
- picnic table
- partial shade

There are flush toilets and showers open May-September and a vault toilet open year-round at the equestrian trail head. An RV dump station is provided near the campground entrance.

Smoky Mountain Campsite

Smoky Mountain Campground

Spring is a beautiful time to visit City of Rocks.

Stormy Spring Weather

Twin Sisters may be similar in size and shape, but one is 2.5 billion years old, the younger sister is only 28 million years old.

Twin Sisters

The majority of outcrops in City of Rocks and all of the pinnacles are either Almo Pluton or Green Creek Complex granite.

Indian Grove Overlook

City of Rocks offers sweeping vistas and awe-inspiring scenery.

City of Rocks

Campsites are nestled here in the Elephant Rock Basin

City of Rocks National Reserve

Nearly 250,000 California-bound emigrants traveled through City of Rocks (1843-1882)

Replica Emigrant Wagons at City of Rocks

Over half of the 100,000 annual visitors to City of Rocks come to experience climbing

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