National Reserve
City of Rocks National Reserve
Regulations on 30 October 2026
Signs at the site and later resolutions prevail; check the source.
These hold everywhere inside the boundary, whether or not a site is marked.
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Regulated
Climbing · All year
In force on 30 October 2026
- - 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
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Regulated
Camping & bivouac · All year
In force on 30 October 2026
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
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