• Twin Sisters

    City Of Rocks

    National Reserve Idaho

Discover the "Silent City" of Rocks!

Emigrant diaries describe the rocks here in vivid detail as “a city of tall spires,” “steeple rocks”, "the silent city" and a display of “all manner of fantastic shapes.” 
These amazing rock formations continue to be shaped by weathering. Visitors to the Reserve see animals, faces, or buildings in the rocks. What you see is limited only by your imagination.  What do you see?

Features

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  • Climber

    Planning Your Visit

    What is there to do at City of Rocks? This is a difficult question to answer because there are so many activities to choose from!

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  • Site 37

    Camping at City of Rocks

    The campsites are very popular at City of Rocks and fill up quickly. Make your reservations early!

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  • Emigrant Signatures

    History and Culture

    California bound emigrants passed through this area leaving wagon ruts and signatures written in axle grease on granite formations.

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  • Granite Formations

    Current Conditions

    Get the most up to date weather and road conditions.

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  • Hiking with the Park Manager

    Events

    For the latest information on upcoming events, visit our Calendar of Events page.

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Did You Know?

Old fence and sagebrush near granite rock formations.

The rural historic setting of City of Rocks National Reserve and the surrounding area reflect the traditional western rural lifestyles of the people who settled here beginning in 1869.