What are the hours at City Of Rocks National Reserve?

Mon: All Day; Tue: All Day; Wed: All Day; Thu: All Day; Fri: All Day; Sat: All Day; Sun: All Day (City of Rocks National Reserve)

Does City Of Rocks National Reserve require a reservation?

No timed-entry or vehicle reservation is required to enter City Of Rocks National Reserve. Individual tours, campgrounds, or backcountry permits may still need to be booked separately.

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Is City Of Rocks National Reserve open right now?

Q: Is City Of Rocks National Reserve open right now?

As of October 14, 2026, City Of Rocks National Reserve is open. No active closures or hazards reported.

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Open

City Of Rocks National Reserve is open.

Why this statusNo active closures or hazards reported.

Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT

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Described by California Trail emigrants as “a city of tall spires,” “steeple rocks,” and “the silent city,” this awe-inspiring landscape continues to captivate.

Type: National Reserve
State: ID
Nearest town: Almo

About City Of Rocks National Reserve

Described by California Trail emigrants as “a city of tall spires,” “steeple rocks,” and “the silent city,” this awe-inspiring landscape continues to captivate. Today, it beckons rock climbers, hikers, campers, hunters, and adventurers with its dramatic scenery, fascinating geology, and echoes of the Old West. The Silent City is ready for you to explore.

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Visitor info

AddressCity of Rocks National Reserve, 3035 Elba-Almo Road, Almo, ID 83312

Phone(208) 824-5901

Websitewww.nps.gov/ciro/index.htm ↗

Hours

Mon	All Day
Tue	All Day
Wed	All Day
Thu	All Day
Fri	All Day
Sat	All Day
Sun	All Day

City of Rocks National Reserve

Getting thereFrom Boise: take I-84 East to exit 216 (Declo); go south on Highway 77 to Conner Creek Junction; turn right (west) on Highway 77 Spur to Almo. The visitor center and the park entrance are south of the post office and businesses. From Pocatello: take I-86 West to I-84 West to exit 216 and proceed as above. From Salt…

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How we read this status

We derive City Of Rocks National Reserve's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: No active closures or hazards reported. Full method: how we check park status.