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Land added to City of Rocks reserve BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The National Park Service has added some additional public land to a national reserve site in Idaho known for its rock climbing opportunities. The agency added 22 acres of public land to the City of Rocks National Reserve south of Burley, thanks to an acquisition of private land that was already included in the reserve. The tract of land, known as the Gibson property, features the Dungeon, Crystal Cow and Electric Avenue rock formations.  

Park Service adds public land to City of Rocks reserve

Park Service adds public land to City of Rocks reserve

Park Service adds public land to City of Rocks reserve

National Park Service acquires 22 acres of land within City of Rocks National Reserve

City of Rocks National Reserve in Southern Idaho Just Got Bigger

City of Rocks National Reserve in Southern Idaho Just Got Bigger ALMO, Idaho (KLIX)-The City of Rocks National Reserve increased in size now that private land has become part of the reserve near Almo, Idaho. The National Park Service announced the acquisition of 22.2 acres of private property, known as the Gibson property, within the reserve boundaries. "Beginning immediately, the public may enjoy expanded recreational access for hiking, hunting, and rock climbing," said Wallace Keck, Superintendent, City of Rocks National Reserve said in a prepared statement. "Park maps will be updated soon to orient visitors to the new public lands." Keck said the only thing the public cannot do within the new addition is camp, which is only allowed in designated, numbered, campsites within the reserve. The new addition is located between Register Rock and Elephant Rock.

National Park Service adds to Idaho site; watch Olympic rock climbing at Boise gym

National Park Service adds to Idaho site; watch Olympic rock climbing at Boise gym Nicole Blanchard, The Idaho Statesman Jul. 22—The National Park Service has added public land to a national reserve site in Idaho known for its rock climbing opportunities, according to a news release. The NPS added 22 acres of public land to the City of Rocks National Reserve south of Burley, thanks to an acquisition of private land that was already included in the reserve. The tract of land, known as the Gibson property, features the Dungeon, Crystal Cow and Electric Avenue rock formations. City of Rocks is one of seven National Park Service units in Idaho. Its unique granite rock formations make it a popular spot for rock climbing, and the formations on the newly acquired property are among the formations that climbers have created routes on.

City of Rocks National Reserve in Southern Idaho Just Got Bigger

City of Rocks National Reserve in Southern Idaho Just Got Bigger