City of Rocks Back Country Byway
Visitor Services

  • Full services in Burley.
  • Food and lodging in Albion
  • Partial services in Oakley
  • Howell Canyon and City of Rocks have camping facilities.
  • R.V. parks in Oakley and at the I-84 interchange at the Snake River.
Service Description Service Description
Fees

Fees

No fees

 Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities

Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities

Hiking and mountain biking are available in the City of Rocks National Reserve.
Camping

Camping

There are places to camp along this byway.

 Food

Food

There are places to buy food along this byway.
Gasoline

Gasoline

Gasoline is available.

 Information

Information

There is an authoritative information center along this byway.
Lodging

Lodging

There is overnight lodging along this byway.

 Retail

Retail

There are places to shop along this byway.

NOTE: The America's Byways® website is federally funded and cannot promote commercial businesses. This data may not be complete or up to date. The National Scenic Byways Program is not responsible for the quality of your travel experience. See the right column on the Byway Overview page for local contact information.

Special Considerations

Connor Creek to Almo is a narrow winding paved road, and from Almo the road is graveled until it joins Idaho 27 at Oakley.

Restrictions

Use caution when traveling during the spring and fall season. Sections of byway may be impassible in winter.

Cattle drives along the road are common. Generally the person herding the cows will make a corridor through the herd and escort you through.

Seasons

Best Time to Drive

April through October.

High Season

Summer

Road Conditions

To find up to date information about the road conditions along City of Rocks Back Country Byway, please visit the FHWA listing of web sites for more information.
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