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City of Rocks National Reserve
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- Designation
- National Reserve
- State
- ID
- Park address
- Almo, ID
- Entrance fee
- No entrance feeNPS data as of 2026-08-25
- Camping
- 2 campgrounds listed by NPS
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Notes
Designation Date: 01/01/1988
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.