Established Camping
Grayback
Grayback is located near Idaho City in the Boise National Forest. The terrain consists of forested areas with a mix of pine trees and open spaces. Temperatures range from 30°F in winter to 85°F in summer, and nearby attractions include the historic Idaho City and the scenic trails of the Boise National Forest.
Description
US Forest Service
Boise National Forest
Overview
Grayback Campground is located 36 miles northeast of Boise, Idaho, just off scenic Highway 21. Historic Idaho City is just two miles north of the campground. Visitors enjoy fishing in Mores Creek and exploring the Grayback Gulch Trail.
Recreation
Mores Creek can be accessed just below the campground. Anglers fish for whitefish and rainbow trout. Grayback Loop Trail begins within the site, offering a 1-mile footpath for hikers. Numerous trail opportunities are in the area just north of Idaho City, where hiking, biking, horseback riding and off-road vehicles can be enjoyed. During the winter, the area becomes a playground for back country skiers and snowmobiles.
Natural Features
The campground is situated on a hillside about a quarter-mile above Highway 21, at an elevation of 4,200 feet. A ponderosa pine forest covers the site, offering partial shade. Wildlife and summer wildflowers are abundant in the area.
Nearby Attractions
Highway 21, also known as the Ponderosa Pine Scenic Byway, snakes along Mores Creek to Mores Creek Summit, Gold Fork and Banner Ridge, offering historic sites, hot springs pools and breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and forest along the way to the campground.
Location
Grayback is located in Idaho
Directions
From Boise, take State Highway 21 north for 36 miles. Campground access road is located on the east side of the road, between mileposts 36 and 37. Turn right and travel a quarter-mile to the campground.
Address
HIGHWAY 21
Idaho city, ID
Coordinates
43.8072222 N
115.8647222 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileGood
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Reservable
- Toilets
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 40 min from Boise
- 2 hrs 15 min from Twin Falls
- 3 hrs 33 min from Pocatello
- 5 hrs 25 min from Lewiston
