Camp Rock

Regulations on 31 October 2026

Signs at the site and later resolutions prevail; check the source.

• Prohibited all year

  Climbing · All year

  In force on 31 October 2026

  J F M A M J J A S O N D

  Technical Rock Climbing:

  • - Technical Rock Climbing (which involves gear, anchors, ropes or hardware) is permitted throughout the Reserve with the following exceptions: research natural area, Twin Sisters, rocks with emigrant signatures, and rocks of the California Trail Zone of the General Management Plan (including Camp Rock, Chicken Rock, Monkey-face Rock, Keiser’s Helmet, Treasure Rock, Devil’s Bedstead, and Register Rock, among others).

  Published by National Park Service, 2 Aug 2023 · City of Rocks National Reserve Superintendent’s Compendium, August 2023

In City of Rocks National Reserve

Regulated zone

City of Rocks National Reserve

These hold everywhere inside the boundary, whether or not a site is marked.

• Regulated

  Climbing · All year

  In force on 31 October 2026

  J F M A M J J A S O N D
  • - During Raptor nesting periods, rocks and the adjacent area where nests are located may be closed to climbing.

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  Technical Rock Climbing:

  • - Technical Rock Climbing (which involves gear, anchors, ropes or hardware) is permitted throughout the Reserve with the following exceptions: research natural area, Twin Sisters, rocks with emigrant signatures, and rocks of the California Trail Zone of the General Management Plan (including Camp Rock, Chicken Rock, Monkey-face Rock, Keiser’s Helmet, Treasure Rock, Devil’s Bedstead, and Register Rock, among others).
  • - New climbing routes in permitted areas involving fixed anchors or use of a rock drill require a permit from the Superintendent.

  Published by National Park Service, 2 Aug 2023 · City of Rocks National Reserve Superintendent’s Compendium, August 2023

• Regulated

  Camping & bivouac · All year

  In force on 31 October 2026

  J F M A M J J A S O N D

  Camping Areas:

  • - Please refer to §2.10 of this compendium for specific camping area designations. Camping is restricted to developed and designated campsites or in the designated backcountry.

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  Camping is permitted only at designated (numbered or lettered) sites after payment of appropriate fees.

  Published by National Park Service, 2 Aug 2023 · City of Rocks National Reserve Superintendent’s Compendium, August 2023