About Grayback
Number of accommodations: 13
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Parking
Pet friendly
Cooking and Fire
- Campfire Ring
Parking and Transport
- Parking
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (90)
What Guests Are Saying
Grayback Campground offers a stunning location with beautiful views, clean facilities, and a peaceful atmosphere, perfect for campers and hikers. Many visitors appreciate the spacious sites, proximity to Idaho City, and well-maintained restrooms. However, some concerns were raised about the water quality and the lack of camp hosts, and tent accommodations could be improved.
What Guests Are Saying
Grayback Campground offers a stunning location with beautiful views, clean facilities, and a peaceful atmosphere, perfect for campers and hikers. Many visitors appreciate the spacious sites, proximity to Idaho City, and well-maintained restrooms. However, some concerns were raised about the water quality and the lack of camp hosts, and tent accommodations could be improved.
Review Summary
Breanna S
December 24, 2025
Such a perfect location. I wanted to get married in the mountains. I had a scene in my head that I wanted.
We drove all up Bogus Basin road, up Highway 55, and up Highway 21 not finding anything. Feeling defeated and heading back towards the city we saw the road that we ultimately missed on the way up and decided we can try one more- so we turned onto it and started driving up.
It was so beautiful and then we saw a vast parking area and it peaked our interest.
Turning in and jumping out of the truck, the sun rays peeking through the pine trees made all of my stress and worry dissipate.
I knew it the second I got out that this was it.
I took a deep breath, looked at my fiancé and told him I loved it.
Afterwards I would find out that I know 3 couples that got married there too and my brother plans to get married there next summer.
A perfect location. Truly.
Jennifer H
VerifiedDecember 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: GRAY
We love our back post every time we go
Richard R
VerifiedNovember 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: GRAY
Had a very nice spot overlooking Mores Creek. Restrooms were clean and convenient. Someone cleared pinecones which was helpful. The drive up from Boise was beautiful and Idaho City is a funky fun spot just up the road with a great grocery store.
Connie W
VerifiedAugust 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: GRAY
Beautiful Campground with lots of red pine trees! Restrooms are very clean. We will definitely go back next season! Price is very reasonable for seniors. The only downfall we encountered was the water pump at the campground pumped yellow looking water so we did not use it. It stated on the website it was tested monthly so not sure why it looked so bad.
Lavonia R
VerifiedAugust 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: GRAY
Nice and peaceful place to camp. Lots of hiking trails too.
Katie E
VerifiedAugust 1, 2025 • Stayed at: GRPB, Loop: GRPB
We loved staying at Grayback. There were so many places you could put up a tent. We were at the group site which comfortably fit all 25 of us.
Shari H
VerifiedJune 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: GRAY
As always we had a great time. The campground and it's amenities are clean. Close to Idaho City to take a visit in the shops and walk the town.
Jeremy C
VerifiedJune 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: GRAY
Clean site, accessible bathrooms, beautiful stars, great fun!
Bruce T
VerifiedJune 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: GRAY
Nice and clean
Kenneth B
VerifiedJune 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: GRAY
Toilet paper in short supply. Never saw a Camp Host in 4 days and what happened to the hand sanitizer?
Location Grayback
Address:
Po Box 129
Idaho City, ID, 83631
United States
From Boise, take State Highway 21 north for 36 miles. Campground access road is located on the east side of the road, between mileposts 36 and 37. Turn right and travel a quarter-mile to the campground.
The campground is accessible via State Highway 21, which is approximately 36 miles north of Boise.
Latitude & Longitude: 43.8072 / -115.865
Elevation: 1200 feet
Policies & Rules
General
- Water from hand pump is tested monthly for contaminants and will be abruptly shut off if not currently potable. Please plan accordingly with your own water supply in case of a shut off during your stay.
- Use caution on the campground access road; while the road is paved, it is a steep, one-lane road, with sharp turns
- Due to limited parking space at the group site, large groups of RVs or trailers cannot be accommodated; tent camping is encouraged
- Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
- Pets must be on a leash at all times
- Campfires are allowed in fire rings ONLY, unless fire restrictions are in place. Contact Idaho City Ranger District for updates regarding fire restrictions.
- generators are only permitted from 6am-10pm
- Reservations cancelled last minute due to weather or smoke conditions will not be refunded unless campground is closed to the public.
- For questions regarding the campground, please contact the Idaho City Ranger District at (208) 392-6681
- For questions regarding reservations and refunds, please contact Recreation.gov customer service.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
