Park · ID, US
City of Rocks National Reserve
City of Rocks National Reserve is a national reserve in southern Idaho, certified as an International Dark Sky Park in 2023. The reserve has camping, including Smoky Mountain Campground, and its mailing address is in Almo. Winter is quiet there; check the operating hours page or call 208-824-5901 before a night trip.
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| Type | Park |
| State / Province | ID |
| Country | United States |
| Nearest town | Almo |
| Certified | 2023 |
| Coordinates | 42.0725, -113.7062 |
| Source | https://darksky.org/places/city-of-rocks-dark-sky-park/ (opens in new tab) |
Plan Your Night
Tonight’s moon
New Moon
0% illuminated. Rises 6:56 AM MST. Sets 4:46 PM MST. Times are local to the park.
Next new moon
November 9, 2026
The darkest, best-for-stargazing night in the current lunar cycle. See the full trip planner for the next 12 months of new-moon windows.
Upcoming meteor showers
- Leonids Meteor Shower Peak 2026, November 17, 2026
- Geminids Meteor Shower Peak 2026, December 13, 2026
- Ursids Meteor Shower Peak 2026, December 22, 2026
5 nearest dark sky places
- Craters Of The Moon National Monument · 149 km (93 mi)
- North Fork Park · 166 km (103 mi)
- Antelope Island State Park · 174 km (108 mi)
- Ketchum, Idaho · 187 km (116 mi)
- Sun Valley Resort · 188 km (117 mi)