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Number of accommodations: 11
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (98)
What Guests Are Saying
Black Rock Campground is a beautiful and remote spot along the North Fork of the Boise River, offering a peaceful atmosphere with well-spaced sites and easy access to trails and swimming areas. While some amenities like the water pump and fire pits need attention, and issues with noise from generators and aggressive bees were noted, many campers enjoyed their experiences and appreciated the natural setting. Overall, it's recommended for those who come prepared and are seeking a rustic camping experience.
What Guests Are Saying
Black Rock Campground is a beautiful and remote spot along the North Fork of the Boise River, offering a peaceful atmosphere with well-spaced sites and easy access to trails and swimming areas. While some amenities like the water pump and fire pits need attention, and issues with noise from generators and aggressive bees were noted, many campers enjoyed their experiences and appreciated the natural setting. Overall, it's recommended for those who come prepared and are seeking a rustic camping experience.
Review Summary
Jessica C
VerifiedJuly 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: BLACK ROCK
Love the campground! Easy access to the river. Stayed at site #9 with a 28ft travel trailer...it was quite difficult to park with all the boulders, not enough room to turn the trailer and the truck, ended up running over the top of a boulder (I'm not a bad driver lol) but once in it was great! The water pump is a challenge. Not an actual pump but a crank so a lot of work to get 5 gallons of water - I chalk it up to good arm exercise. :) for trailering I recommend site #1 (also for access to be swimming) and site #2 - easy in easy out. The vault toilet was clean and didn't have a nasty odor I have sometimes experienced. The road in is bit rough but drive slow and you will be fine. I hope to stay there again soon.
Jessica C
VerifiedJuly 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: BLACK ROCK
Love the campground! Easy access to the river. Stayed at site #9 with a 28ft travel trailer...it was quite difficult to park with all the boulders, not enough room to turn the trailer and the truck, ended up running over the top of a boulder (I'm not a bad driver lol) but once in it was great! The water pump is a challenge. Not an actual pump but a crank so a lot of work to get 5 gallons of water - I chalk it up to good arm exercise. :) for trailering I recommend site #1 (also for access to be swimming) and site #2 - easy in easy out. The vault toilet was clean and didn't have a nasty odor I have sometimes experienced. The road in is bit rough but drive slow and you will be fine. I hope to stay there again soon.
Matthew H
VerifiedJuly 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: BLACK ROCK
The campers before us at site #6 left their bag of garbage that we had to haul out. We noticed the dirt road was widened in places. Thx for that. The experience was excellent. We will be back next year.
Matthew H
VerifiedJuly 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: BLACK ROCK
The campers before us at site #6 left their bag of garbage that we had to haul out. We noticed the dirt road was widened in places. Thx for that. The experience was excellent. We will be back next year.
Rachelle C
VerifiedJuly 6, 2024 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: BLACK ROCK
The campground itself was very nice. Spot #3 was probably the best we seen there. So much room for being a single spot. Thankfully I read reviews prior to learn the bathroom is always out of toilet paper, so we brought our own. Good thing too, because it was out the whole time we were there. My only draw back to this campground was all the dogs running around off leash and wondering in to our campsite. Thankfully my dog WAS leashed and with someone at all times. Other issues were the running of the generators at 7am till almost midnight. Wasn't fun being woken up so early. This campground needs a camp host. If this happened, I think we would stay here again. Area was great and not that bad of a drive to get to. Also a good thing to know, this campground doesn't have garbage service. You pack it in, you pack it out.
Rachelle C
VerifiedJuly 6, 2024 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: BLACK ROCK
The campground itself was very nice. Spot #3 was probably the best we seen there. So much room for being a single spot. Thankfully I read reviews prior to learn the bathroom is always out of toilet paper, so we brought our own. Good thing too, because it was out the whole time we were there. My only draw back to this campground was all the dogs running around off leash and wondering in to our campsite. Thankfully my dog WAS leashed and with someone at all times. Other issues were the running of the generators at 7am till almost midnight. Wasn't fun being woken up so early. This campground needs a camp host. If this happened, I think we would stay here again. Area was great and not that bad of a drive to get to. Also a good thing to know, this campground doesn't have garbage service. You pack it in, you pack it out.
Robert S
VerifiedMay 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: BLACK ROCK
We have been going to Black Rock for over 10 years. We like it because it is close to home and far enough away . There are no electric hookups so it keeps it like a boondocking experience. There is a water pump for fresh drinking water and a vaulted type toilet.Just a good place to camp
Robert S
VerifiedMay 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: BLACK ROCK
We have been going to Black Rock for over 10 years. We like it because it is close to home and far enough away . There are no electric hookups so it keeps it like a boondocking experience. There is a water pump for fresh drinking water and a vaulted type toilet.Just a good place to camp
Joshua D
VerifiedMay 27, 2024 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: BLACK ROCK
Blackrock is a great campground with easy access to the river. It is 20 miles down FS 327, which is not paved. But we took it with our travel trailer and did not have an issue. The entrance seems steep and narrow, but it is manageable.
The sites are pretty well spread out. For RVs, I would recommend not staying in the first 3 sites as they are small and have lots of obstacles.
Joshua D
VerifiedMay 27, 2024 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: BLACK ROCK
Blackrock is a great campground with easy access to the river. It is 20 miles down FS 327, which is not paved. But we took it with our travel trailer and did not have an issue. The entrance seems steep and narrow, but it is manageable.
The sites are pretty well spread out. For RVs, I would recommend not staying in the first 3 sites as they are small and have lots of obstacles.
Location Black Rock
Address:
P.O. Box 129
Idaho City, ID, 83631
United States
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.
Black Rock Campground is accessible via Idaho State Highway 21, which is approximately 15 miles to the east. There are no interstates or major freeways in close proximity.
Latitude & Longitude: 43.7953 / -115.587
Elevation: 1228 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
- Contact Idaho City Ranger District for campground inquiries at 208-392-3700; contact Recreation.gov for reservations and refunds.
Fires & fuel
- Obtain firewood near your destination and burn it on-site to prevent pests.
- Campfires are allowed only in designated fire rings unless restrictions apply.
Utilities
- Hand pump water is tested monthly; bring your own water supply in case of shutdown.
Pets
- Keep pets on a leash at all times.
Safety & rules
- No trash service is provided; pack in what you pack out.
Cancellation policy
- Last minute cancellations due to weather or smoke are non-refundable unless the campground is closed.
Site capacity
- Sites 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, and 11 have direct creek access.
Accessibility
- Cell service is available in Idaho City.
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Last updated: June 5, 2026
