Bench in front of river
Accessible vault toilet
Accessible water pump
Campsite with picnic table, fire ring, and lantern hook
Long dirt road through campground

Featured amenities

River Access River Access

About Black Rock

Black Rock Campground is located approximately 20 mi from Idaho City, on the North Fork Boise River, at an elevation of 4.3 ft. Visitors enjoy fishing, swimming and exploring local trails.

Available sites

11 total sites

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Campground Amenities

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River Access River Access
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Water Access

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Rates, Sites & Availability

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11 Sites Available

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🚐 001, Loop: BLACK ROCK RV
Pet Friendly · 100 × 15 ft · Back-in Site
🚐 002, Loop: BLACK ROCK RV
Pet Friendly · 52 × 16 ft · Back-in Site
🚐 003, Loop: BLACK ROCK RV
Pet Friendly · 61 × 20 ft · Back-in Site
🚐 004, Loop: BLACK ROCK RV
Pet Friendly · 59 × 17 ft · Gravel
🚐 005, Loop: BLACK ROCK RV
Pet Friendly · 39 × 13 ft · Back-in Site
🚐 006, Loop: BLACK ROCK RV
Pet Friendly · 51 × 15 ft · Back-in Site
🚐 007, Loop: BLACK ROCK RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 13 ft · Gravel
🚐 008, Loop: BLACK ROCK RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 18 ft · Back-in Site
🚐 009, Loop: BLACK ROCK RV
Pet Friendly · 59 × 18 ft · Back-in Site
🚐 010, Loop: BLACK ROCK RV
Pet Friendly · 46 × 16 ft · Back-in Site
🚐 011, Loop: BLACK ROCK RV
Pet Friendly · 54 × 15 ft · Driveway entry: Back-In

Reviews

107 reviews

Summary

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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.

Based on guest feedback

4.3

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5 stars 51.4% (55)
4 stars 33.6% (36)
3 stars 9.3% (10)
2 stars 3.7% (4)
1 star 1.9% (2)

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Carli T

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July 20, 2023 Stayed at: 011, Loop: BLACK ROCK

Clean and quiet. We were there mid week and had no issues. Lots of space and great river access.

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Carli T

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July 20, 2023 Stayed at: 011, Loop: BLACK ROCK

Clean and quiet. We were there mid week and had no issues. Lots of space and great river access.

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Lorali C

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July 24, 2023 Stayed at: 003, Loop: BLACK ROCK

Our family stayed in camp site number 3. We were pleased! It was not close to other campers. Shade all day in different spots, and large enough for our big tent. The bathrooms were clean for vault toilets. Well water worked just fine, and a quick walk to the river to splash around.

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Lorali C

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July 24, 2023 Stayed at: 003, Loop: BLACK ROCK

Our family stayed in camp site number 3. We were pleased! It was not close to other campers. Shade all day in different spots, and large enough for our big tent. The bathrooms were clean for vault toilets. Well water worked just fine, and a quick walk to the river to splash around.

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Kyle C

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July 26, 2023 Stayed at: 007, Loop: BLACK ROCK

Pretty nice. Takes a hot minute to pump your water from the well but otherwise a fantastic campground. Fishing was good but the fish were small.

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Kyle C

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July 26, 2023 Stayed at: 007, Loop: BLACK ROCK

Pretty nice. Takes a hot minute to pump your water from the well but otherwise a fantastic campground. Fishing was good but the fish were small.

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Mary H

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August 19, 2023 Stayed at: 009, Loop: BLACK ROCK

Facility was clean and peaceful, however the restrooms on Sunday were out of Toilet Paper And the biggest thing was the water had to much Chlorine to be used for drinking. There needs to be a warning on the reservation website about this. Many people use this water source while camping in the area as well as in Blackrock.

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Mary H

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August 19, 2023 Stayed at: 009, Loop: BLACK ROCK

Facility was clean and peaceful, however the restrooms on Sunday were out of Toilet Paper And the biggest thing was the water had to much Chlorine to be used for drinking. There needs to be a warning on the reservation website about this. Many people use this water source while camping in the area as well as in Blackrock.

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Joshua D

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May 27, 2024 Stayed at: 011, Loop: BLACK ROCK

Blackrock is a great campground with easy access to the river. It is 20 mi 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.

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Joshua D

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May 27, 2024 Stayed at: 011, Loop: BLACK ROCK

Blackrock is a great campground with easy access to the river. It is 20 mi 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.

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Location & Directions for Black Rock

P.O. Box 129, Idaho City, ID 83631 United States

Elevation: 1,228 ft

Getting There

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 mi on Road No. 327, to the campground. Be advised- FS road 327 is a dirt road that is only gra...

Nearest town

Idaho City, ID - 20 mi

About 56 min to downtown

Highway access

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.

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: October 25, 2026

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