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:
Twin Sisters: maximum of 25 people per night Bread Loaves: maximum of 25 people per night Juniper: maximum of 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.
Want to see what the campsites look like before you come? Check out the photo gallery below!
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.