Castle Rocks State Park near Almo offers granite scenery, trails and camping beside City of Rocks National Reserve.
Plan your visit
3035 Elba Almo Rd, Almo, Idaho 83312
- Admission
- Vehicle entry and overnight fees apply; check the current reservation total for your dates
- Hours
- Day use 7 a.m.–10 p.m., subject to park changes
- Parking
- Off-street parking
- Restrooms
- Restrooms and campground showers; availability depends on location and season
- Access
- The state lists accessible campsites and restrooms; confirm the specific facility
- Setting
- Outdoor
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Visitor update (October 23, 2026): The shared visitor center will be closed November 20, 2026 because of planned power outages in Almo. Electrical hookups at Smoky Mountain Campground will be unavailable November 20 from 8–9 a.m. and 4–5 p.m. Official visitor notice
🌳 Amenities & Features
- 🧗 Rock climbing
- 🥾 Hiking and mountain biking
- 🐴 Horse trails and equestrian camping
- 🏕️ Campsites, yurt and lodging
- 🐦 Birdwatching
- 🎣 Fishing activities
💡 Good to Know
- Approach through Almo for the paved route. The route through Oakley and City of Rocks includes dirt road that may be washboarded.
- Water at Smoky Mountain Campground and the dump station is normally available June through mid- to late October, depending on weather. Confirm service for a late-season visit.
- The shared visitor center is open 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. daily mid-April–October, and Tuesday–Saturday November–mid-April, excluding winter holidays.
Listing review date: 2026-10-15