Castle Rocks State Park Information

PARK UPDATE:

October 15, 2024 Update: Water will be turned off at the Smoky Mountain Campground on Wednesday, October 16th. The RV dump station will continue to operate, but there will not be water for rinsing tanks. Water will be available at the Visitor Center.

September 2024 Update: Castle Rocks State Park will be getting a new bridge!

Construction begins Sept. 16th and will proceed until the bridge is complete. The park will be open; however, you will need to park in the overflow parking and walk in via a “detour” trail. The $7 motor entry fee still applies in the overflow parking.

Please contact the Visitor Center if you have questions- 208-824-5901

Park Reservations

By phone: 1-888-9-CAMPID or 1-888-922-6743

Find a Spot

Location: 45 miles S of Burley, | 205 miles SE of Boise, ID | 181 miles N of Salt Lake City, UT

Amenities:

Auto Touring/Scenic Routes
Dump station
Electricity
Fire Rings
Indoor Restrooms
Indoor Showers
Picnic Areas

Accommodations:

Lodges/Houses
RV Campsites
Yurts

Trail Types: Hike, bike, horse

ADA Accessibility features:

ADA Campsite
ADA Restroom

Acreage: 1,692

Elevation: 5,620 - 6,540

Coordinates: 42.12583, -113.65889

Groups: Ranch House, Almo Creek Cottage, picnic shelter

Overnight: 37 serviced; 6 equestrian; 1 yurt; Ranch House; Almo Creek Cottage

Nearby: City of Rocks National Reserve, California National Historic Trail, City of Rocks Back Country Byway

Wifi Info: Yes, at the lodge and visitor center

Learn: Birding, wildflower and geology walks, climbing, star gazing and snowshoeing in season, First Time Adventure Programs

Pets: Yes

Visitor Center: Yes

Museum Available: No

Current Conditions

Contact the Park

Address: 3035 S Elba-Almo Road (Hwy 77 Spur)
Almo, ID 83312
Phone: (208) 824-5901
Hours of Operation: Visitors Center open days a week, 8am-4:30pm | Day-use locations within state parks are open from 7 am to 10 pm, per Idaho state code 26.01.20 (5). Day-use hours may change based on park manager discretion.

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