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Boise National Forest Black Rock Campground

Boise National Forest Black Rock Campground, near Idaho City, is a fantastic spot for those looking to escape into nature. With its beautiful sites spaced out along the river, it offers a peaceful retreat where you can truly unwind.

This campground is all about the basics, with vault toilets and a hand-crank water pump to keep things simple. Visitors have mentioned that the drive in can be a bit bumpy, but it’s manageable for most vehicles, and once you arrive, the scenery is worth it. As one camper noted, “You are nestled in the trees with a river below,” making it a great place for fishing and wading in the water.

If you’re up for some adventure, there are plenty of hiking trails nearby to explore. Just remember, this place is pretty remote—no cell service and no trash service means you’ll need to pack in and pack out. But for those who appreciate a quiet, natural setting, Black Rock Campground is a solid choice for a weekend getaway or a longer stay.

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Boise National Forest Black Rock Campground is located in Idaho

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Directions

From Idaho City, ID, take State Rt.21 north 1.7 miles to Granite Creek sign (Forest Rt. 327). Turn right at sign onto Rt. 327 (dirt/sand) and go 6.8 miles to a "Y" intersection. Bear left, staying on Rt. 327, and go 11.4 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign into campground.

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43.79540034 N
115.58780036 W

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Reviewed May. 20, 2024

Beautiful sites on the River

This is a great campground. Sites are spaced out, 1 loop makes it easy to maneuver. Would recommend NOT using sites 3, 4, or 5 if you have an RV. All other sites are great! The entrance is a narrow road down a hill. But still very accessible for a travel trailer.

Keep in mind, Black Rock is 20 miles of dirt road. It does get bumpy in some spots. I was able to drive 15-20mph with a trailer most of the time.

No trash service, pack in pack out. Vault toilets, hand crank water pump. Recommend RVs fill up on water in Idaho City.

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Reviewed Sep. 26, 2020

Nice campground

This is a nice campground, our last visit I think everyone had a generator running. One morning a tree fell across the path from our site to the river

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Reviewed Apr. 16, 2019

Lots of shade and fun hiking area

My husband and I love this campground. There are no services available and the drive in is very long on a dirt road that is dry and bumpy, but the camp ground is worth it. You are nestled in the trees with a river below - you can wade in the water and enjoy fishing as well.

Reviewed Jun. 17, 2018

One of our Favorites

Quiet little place. We love going here because it is usually clean and has fishing and swimming close by and the water is shallow enough for all of us to enjoy.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the elevation of Boise National Forest Black Rock Campground?

    Boise National Forest Black Rock Campground is located at 4003 feet.

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