RV rental City of Rocks National Reserve, ID: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more

City of Rocks National Reserve sprawls across 14,400 acres of some of Idaho’s most rugged terrains. Save for a few months in early spring; water is extremely scarce. The land is rolling, blanketed by desert-hardy plants like sagebrush and bitterbrush. Jags of rocks poke through the earth like splinters. Because the terrain is grueling and challenging to navigate, hikers and horseback riders should be experienced at orienteering. There are over 22 miles of hiking trails, many of which lead to unusual geological features like pillars, spires, fins, and arches. Hikers and horseback riders can go off-trail into the backcountry. Bringing extra water is highly recommended, and though this isn’t bear country, practicing basic food storage likewise is recommended. Small critters like rabbits and chipmunks are notorious for chewing through soft containers to get to the food. Due to an abundance of unusual rock shapes, the City of Rocks National Reserve is an extremely popular rock-climbing destination. There are over 600 established routes ranging from 5.6 (very easy) to 5.14a (extremely difficult). To put it in perspective, the hardest route in the world is rated 5.14d. Note that establishing new permanent anchors and bolts requires permits to be obtained from the park office, and drilling new bolts without permission carries a hefty fine. The park office operates introductory classes currently Monday through Sundays between April and September. At a glance, City of Rocks National Reserve might seem like a barren wasteland. On the contrary, it teems with life. At night, in particular. Most animals avoid extreme heat by resting during the day and foraging at night. Photographers and nature lovers, bring low-light cameras and night-vision binoculars to enjoy moose, mountain cottontail, jackrabbit, and mule deer. There are coyotes and mountain lions in the area, but they tend to be difficult to find.