Permits & Reservations

City of Rocks

Reservations

Campsite and facility reservations can be made up to 9 months in advance.

Outside of reservation seasons all camping is first-come first-served.

When you are ready to make a reservation visit www.reserveamerica.com, call [phone], or download the Reserve America mobile app.

Reservation Seasons:

City of Rocks National Reserve
Sites 1-57, April 15 - October 31
All sites, May 1 - October 31

Smoky Mountain Campground, Castle Rocks State Park
April 15 - October 31
Water available May 1 - Semptember 30 depending on conditions.

Rates & Fees

City of Rocks National Reserve

Standard Campsite: $14 per night
Group Campsite: $3 per person
12 person minimum ($36 minimum)
Reservation Fee: $10

Smoky Mountain Campground

All vehicles are required to pay a $7 per day Motor Vehicle Entry Fee or display an Idaho State Parks Passport or Annual Pass on the windshield of the vehicle.

Idaho Resident: $28 per night
Non-Idaho Resident: $31 per night
Reservation Fee: $10

Castle Rocks Ranch

All vehicles are required to pay a $7 per day Motor Vehicle Entry Fee or display an Idaho State Parks Passport or Annual Pass on the windshield of the vehicle.

The Lodge:
Idaho Resident $195 per night
Non-Idaho Resident $215 per night
Reservation Fee: $10

The Bunkhouse:
Idaho Resident $120 per night
Non-Idaho Resident $132 per night
Reservation Fee: $10

Willow Glamping Yurt:
Idaho Resident $150 per night
Non-Idaho Resident $155 per night
Reservation Fee: $10

Picnic Shelter:
$10 per day
$25 Reservation Fee

Click here for more information and pictures of these facilities.

Permits

Backcountry Camping - Indian Grove

Permits are required for backcountry camping, visit the Indian Grove Backcountry Camping page for more information.

Group & Special Use Permits

Some activities in the Reserve require a special permit, such as groups of 25 or more people assembled, commercial film/photography, operating as a guide/outfitter, and conducting research. For these activities or other requests, contact the Park Superintendent at [phone].