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City of Rocks Campground

During summer months we recommend getting reservations in advance, especially on weekends and holidays. Off season camping is first-come first-served.

 

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 hiking trails and vistas.

• All campsites have a fire-ring/ground grill and a picnic table.
• Clean vault toilets are located in central areas.
• Drinking water is available at Bath Rock and Emery Pass Picnic Area (April-October depending on conditions).

Please be advised, many campsites in the Reserve do not allow Recreational Vehicles. A recreational vehicle is defined as: any vehicle that is made, or converted for recreation, camping, or sleeping use. Recreational vehicles are welcome in the following sites as well as group campsites:

TENT ONLY Campsites	01, 02, 08, 09, 10, 15, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 31, 32, 36, 37, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 48, 49, 52, 53, 54, 55, 58, 59, 60, 61
SMALL RV Campsites up to 18 ft	03, 04, 06, 19, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 50, 56
MEDIUM RV Campsites up to 28 ft	05, 07, 11, 12, 13, 14, 20, 22, 33, 34, 35, 38, 46, 47, 51, 57, 62, 63, 64

Backcountry Camping

City of Rocks offers designated back country camping in the Indian Grove area. Permits are required for back country camping, visit the backcountry camping page for more information.

Group Campsites

Twin Sisters: 12-35 people per night
Bread Loaves: 12-25 people per night
Juniper: 12-25 people per night

Equestrian Camping

Juniper Group Site: features a corral, standard campsite amenities, and a vault toilet. Please note: there is no running water at this site. Plan to bring water with you, or arrangements can be made to get it delivered for a fee.
Smoky Mountain Campground: 6 sites with water, electricity, paved camping spurs, corrals, and showers. See Smoky Mountain section below for more information.

Click here for information on making a reservation.

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Want to see what the campsites look like before you come? Check out the photo gallery below!

 

 

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Smoky Mountain Campground

Smoky Mountain Campground is conveniently located just two miles away from the Visitor Center and services in the town of Almo.

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. Each site includes:

• 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.

Click here for information on making a reservation.

 

Camping Rules:

• Pay fees: online, at designated fee areas, at the Visitor Center, or to our Fee Collection Ranger
• Walk-in campers can only pay for 1 night at a time
• Length of stay is limited to 14 days in any 30-day period
• Pets must be on a leash and not left unattended, please clean up after your pets
• Gathering of firewood is prohibited
• Use established campsites and fire rings only
• Fireworks are prohibited at all times
• Quiet hours are between 10:00 pm and 7:00 am
• City of Rocks: maximum of 8 people, 2 vehicles, and 2 tents per single site
• Smoky Mountain: campsite and facility use are for 1 vehicle
• Check-in 2:00 pm and check-out 1:00 pm
• City of Rocks is a trash free Reserve. If you pack it in, please pack it out

Equestrian Rules:

Help us maintain scenic quality and natural resources by adhering to the following:

• Do not tie stock directly to trees, please use the corrals
• Do not take stock animals through the main camping loop in Smoky Mountain
• Use weed-free hay or pellets
• Remove manure and excess hay from sites
• If possible use pellets instead of hay or suspend hay in netting
• Keep horses away from potable water spigots and electrical pedestals

 

Looking more accomodation options?

Check out The Lodge, Bunkhouse, Willow Glamping Yurt, and Picnic Shelter.