Snow dusted granite formations jut up from a mountainous juniper covered landscape. — Explore the City NPS Photo

City Of Rocks National Reserve

National Preserve / Reserve · Idaho · National Park Service

Camping

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.

Plan your visit

Trails & hiking

Biking · Mountain Biking · Hiking · Horseback Riding · Snowshoeing

Camping

Camping · Backcountry Camping · Group Camping · RV Camping

Site types & reservations: see the official site.

Know before you go

Phone: 208-824-5901
Official site: www.nps.gov
Managed by: National Park Service

Getting there

Directions on Google Maps →

Things to do

Highlights: Arts · Photography · Explorers and Expeditions · Farming and Agriculture · Ranches · Native American Heritage · Westward Expansion · Homesteading · The Gold Rush · Animals · Birds · Fish · Fire · Forests and Woodlands · Coniferous Forests · Geology · Mountains · Natural Sounds · Night Sky · Astronomy · Rock Landscapes and Features · Scenic Views · Trails · Wilderness

Activities & features: Auto and ATV · Scenic Driving · Astronomy · Stargazing · Car or Front Country Camping · Horse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use) · Climbing · Rock Climbing · Ice Climbing · Fishing · Food · Picnicking · Guided Tours · Self-Guided Tours - Walking · Self-Guided Tours - Auto · Horse Trekking · Horse Camping (see also camping) · Hunting and Gathering · Hunting · Ice Skating · Living History · First Person Interpretation · Junior Ranger Program · Skiing · Cross-Country Skiing · Snow Play · Snowmobiling · Wildlife Watching · Birdwatching · Shopping · Bookstore and Park Store · Gift Shop and Souvenirs