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About Black Rock
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
Jeff C
VerifiedJune 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: BLACK ROCK
Clean and well maintained. Road was fairly smooth going in.
Jeff C
VerifiedJune 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: BLACK ROCK
Clean and well maintained. Road was fairly smooth going in.
Steve M
VerifiedAugust 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: BLACK ROCK
Black Rock Campground was easy to get to in about 1.5 hours from the Boise area. The campground is small (11 sites) but nicely arranged with pit toilet and water crank pump station. Site 11 was nice and overlooked the North Fork Boise River. Shade was available until about 1 pm but the late afternoon sun was brutal until about 7 pm when the sun set behind the ridge. Suggest bringing a pop up canopy for this site. Plenty of downed pine sections available for firewood...but bring a splitting wedge and sledge hammer. Pit toilet was generally clean and had some paper...suggest bringing your own just in case. We did not see any snakes...but did get some enjoyment one morning watching a black bear forage on berry bushes across the river from us. Not many campers present when we were there, but folks were friendly, quiet, and kept to themselves. Spent the day fly fishing a 15 mi stretch of the river upstream from the campground. Rainbows were small (6 - 10"), but eager to take a fly all day long. Top flies were elk hair caddis, salmon fly, rubber leg stonefly nymphs, and zebra midges.
Steve M
VerifiedAugust 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: BLACK ROCK
Black Rock Campground was easy to get to in about 1.5 hours from the Boise area. The campground is small (11 sites) but nicely arranged with pit toilet and water crank pump station. Site 11 was nice and overlooked the North Fork Boise River. Shade was available until about 1 pm but the late afternoon sun was brutal until about 7 pm when the sun set behind the ridge. Suggest bringing a pop up canopy for this site. Plenty of downed pine sections available for firewood...but bring a splitting wedge and sledge hammer. Pit toilet was generally clean and had some paper...suggest bringing your own just in case. We did not see any snakes...but did get some enjoyment one morning watching a black bear forage on berry bushes across the river from us. Not many campers present when we were there, but folks were friendly, quiet, and kept to themselves. Spent the day fly fishing a 15 mi stretch of the river upstream from the campground. Rainbows were small (6 - 10"), but eager to take a fly all day long. Top flies were elk hair caddis, salmon fly, rubber leg stonefly nymphs, and zebra midges.
Jane W
VerifiedAugust 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: BLACK ROCK
Loved this campground. Secluded, quiet, clean, and right by the river! Our spot had good shade but not all of them do. Will definitely camp here again.
Robert S
VerifiedAugust 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: BLACK ROCK
Black rock is great campground. Camp sites are not very close together. There are sites close to the river, which is very mild flowing later in the season. Not too much wildlife, some bugs, not bad. It is my home away from home.
Jane W
VerifiedAugust 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: BLACK ROCK
Loved this campground. Secluded, quiet, clean, and right by the river! Our spot had good shade but not all of them do. Will definitely camp here again.
Robert S
VerifiedAugust 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: BLACK ROCK
Black rock is great campground. Camp sites are not very close together. There are sites close to the river, which is very mild flowing later in the season. Not too much wildlife, some bugs, not bad. It is my home away from home.
Jamie R
VerifiedJuly 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: BLACK ROCK
It took about an hour on a dirt road to get there, but it was worth it. The site was clean and we were right next to the the river. The other campers were quiet and friendly. Lots of places to explore.
Jamie R
VerifiedJuly 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: BLACK ROCK
It took about an hour on a dirt road to get there, but it was worth it. The site was clean and we were right next to the the river. The other campers were quiet and friendly. Lots of places to explore.
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
