Black Rock

Show on map 208-392-6681 matthew.nance@usda.gov

P.O. BOX 129
IDAHO CITY, ID 83631

Overview

Black Rock Campground is located approximately 20 miles from Idaho City, on the North Fork Boise River, at an elevation of 4,300 feet. Visitors enjoy fishing, swimming and exploring local trails.

Recreation

The North Fork Boise River offers rainbow trout fishing in a beautiful natural setting. Many swimming holes can be found within a short distance of the campground.

Numerous trail opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and dirt biking can be found in the vicinity.

Facilities

The campground contains 11 single campsites, each equipped with a picnic table, campfire ring, and lantern hook. Vault toilets, and drinking water are provided within the campground. Roads and parking spurs are dirt. Garbage Collection is not provided.

Natural Features

The campground sits on the banks of the North Fork Boise River, where Ponderosa Pines tower over the area. Most campsites have partial shade, but little privacy from other campers. A variety of wildlife makes its home around the campground.

Contact Info

This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (208) 392-3700.

Camp site features

Across 11 camp sites:

Fire pit: all 11 sites
Pets allowed: all 11 sites
Longest RV: 99 ft
Largest party: 6 people
Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer

Directions

From Idaho City, travel north on State Highway 21 for about two miles, to the Granite Creek/Rabbit Creek Road No. 327. Turn right and travel east for 18 miles on Road No. 327, to the campground. Be advised- FS road 327 is a dirt road that is only graded a couple of times a year. It can get very rough with washboarding and potholes.

Stay Limit

Check in from 12 PM, check out by 11 AM.

Reviews

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June W

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Reviewed 2 months ago

The US Forest Service never seemed to know if it was opened or not for camping due to the fire. I paid for 4 nights and stayed 1 night and was told to evaluate

Mary Anne M

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Reviewed 3 months ago

We love camping at black rock. However, for $20 a night there was no toilet paper for the duration of our stay. Sun- Wed. Ranger showed up Wednesday as we were packing up to replenish the stock. Also, been going here for 30 years and could hardly get water out of the well pump. If there is a method for getting the water out, there should be a sign with instructions. Thankfully, we were over prepared but either of these things could be trip-ending circumstances for anyone else. They raked in a lot of money for my family who had multiple campsites with zero “ammenities” provided.

Lilyen R

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Reviewed 4 months ago

Not helpful in canceling my stay and would not reimburse any of my days. Don’t stay here unless you are planning the day before going.

Lyndea T

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Reviewed 4 months ago

Great campsite. We got a shadier spot and it was pretty big. But so much traffic for the bathroom from all the dispersed campers up the road. There is only one bathroom for 11 campsites and with the extra people we very quickly ran out of toilet paper and had to wait in line to use the bathroom every time.

Peggy D

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Reviewed 4 months ago

The campground was clean, easy access to water and very relaxing atmosphere. Will definitely be back.

Chelsea C

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Reviewed 4 months ago

Great area to rest for the night with a cute creek. Loved it!

Availability

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