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City of Rocks National Reserve Photo

City of Rocks National Reserve

Mailing Address
Box 169
Almo, ID 83312

Street Address
3035 Elba-Almo Rd.
Almo, ID 83312
  • Phone: (208) 824-5519
  • Fax: (208) 824-5563
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www.nps.gov/ciro
Nearest City: Almo
Location: South Central Idaho, S. of Burley
Directions: 50 miles S. of Burley via Hwy. 77 to Almo, 2 miles W. of Almo

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Granite columns, some reaching 60 stories tall, loom high above Circle Creek Basin and are popular with climbers. Many of the granitic rock formations that are the outstanding features of the Reserve are over 2.5 billion years old, some of the oldest found in North America. Established in 1988 as a national reserve, City of Rocks encompasses 14,407 acres of land (about one quarter is privately owned) renowned for its scenic, geologic and historic significance. Take a walk to see inscriptions on the spires written in axle grease by pioneers traveling through on the California Trail. There is a visitor center at Almo.

Season: All Year , Please Call
Hours: Visitor Center: 8am-4:30pm

Fees: $6/Reservation Fee; $7/Campsite per Night

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