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
Water Access

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

Overall rating

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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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David S

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June 21, 2025 Stayed at: 011, Loop: BLACK ROCK

Beautiful Campground. Nice and quiet

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David S

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June 21, 2025 Stayed at: 011, Loop: BLACK ROCK

Beautiful Campground. Nice and quiet

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Randy K

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June 25, 2025 Stayed at: 006, Loop: BLACK ROCK

Black Rock CG is a great spot along the North Fork of the Boise River, and I've had some enjoyable trips there. What wasn't enjoyable this time around was the camper nearby who ran a generator all day long and stayed in their trailer. I have an idea that I'm hoping to promote to the Forest Service -- designate campgrounds similar to Black Rock as 'quiet'. No generators, etc. -- nature has a beautiful soundtrack of its own.

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Randy K

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June 25, 2025 Stayed at: 006, Loop: BLACK ROCK

Black Rock CG is a great spot along the North Fork of the Boise River, and I've had some enjoyable trips there. What wasn't enjoyable this time around was the camper nearby who ran a generator all day long and stayed in their trailer. I have an idea that I'm hoping to promote to the Forest Service -- designate campgrounds similar to Black Rock as 'quiet'. No generators, etc. -- nature has a beautiful soundtrack of its own.

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Matthew H

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July 6, 2025 Stayed at: 007, Loop: BLACK ROCK

Great time. Outhouse gets used a lot so bring your own wipes.

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Matthew H

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July 6, 2025 Stayed at: 007, Loop: BLACK ROCK

Great time. Outhouse gets used a lot so bring your own wipes.

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Priscila B

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July 15, 2025 Stayed at: 001, Loop: BLACK ROCK

Beautiful site! We stayed at site 1 which is right by the river. Listening to the river at night was amazing. Site was clean. We RV camped.

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Priscila B

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July 15, 2025 Stayed at: 001, Loop: BLACK ROCK

Beautiful site! We stayed at site 1 which is right by the river. Listening to the river at night was amazing. Site was clean. We RV camped.

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Debbie S

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July 21, 2025 Stayed at: 006, Loop: BLACK ROCK

The campers ahead of me didn't leave until 2:00pm. They weren't even apologetic.

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Debbie S

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July 21, 2025 Stayed at: 006, Loop: BLACK ROCK

The campers ahead of me didn't leave until 2:00pm. They weren't even apologetic.

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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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