Things To Know Before You Come
photo by Kris Hawkins Local Weather Station Weather: 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. Thunderstorms may occur in July and August. 
Photo by wallace keck Kaiser's Helmet Road Conditions: The park is open year round. Some roads may be impassable from November through April. Call the City of Rocks Visitor Center at 208-824-5910 for the latest road conditions. Idaho Department of Transportation
photo by Kris Hawkins Campsite 37 Camping: City of Rocks offers 64 standard sites, in and among the granite formations, with easy access to trails and vistas. Clean vault toilets and water stations are centrally located. Most sites include a tent pad, picnic table, and fire grill.
Smoky Mountain Campground - CRSP _________________________________________________________________________ Local Area Information - Almo, Idaho: Tracy's Mercantile - gasoline, internet, post office, ATM, showers, coffee, ice, groceries, sandwiches, beverages. Open Monday - Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 208-824-5570 The Almo Creek Outpost - breakfast, burgers, sandwiches, salads, pie, beer, steak, lodging. 208-824-5577 Durfee Hot Springs & Gift Shop - shower and hot tub in natural warm springs. 208-824-5701 Rock City Mercantile - pizza, sandwiches, pop, beer, camping supplies. 208-824-5510 Rock City Repair & Supply - tire repair, vehicle parts and service. Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 208-824-5510 Old Homestead Bed & Breakfast - 208-824-5521 Indian Grove Outfitters - horse rentals - 208-824-5766
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Did You Know?
Beginning in 1843, City of Rocks was a landmark for emigrants on the California Trail. At the height of emigration, in 1852, some 52,000 people passed through City of Rocks on the way to California goldfields. Today, City of Rocks National Reserve protects over 6 miles of this historic trail.