A partially shaded campsite with a paved driveway.
A large forested area with picnic tables and a restroom in the bathroom.
A large parking lot with parking beams for Grayback Group A.
A moderately long paved driveway next to a single campsite.
A long paved driveway next to a single campsite.

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About Grayback

Grayback Campground is located 36 mi northeast of Boise, Idaho, just off scenic Highway 21. Historic Idaho City is just two miles north of the campground. Visitors enjoy fishing in Mores Creek and exploring the Grayback Gulch Trail.  

Available sites

13 total sites

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Campground Amenities

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Parking Parking
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Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Campfire Ring
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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13 Sites Available

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Price
🚐 001, Loop: MULT RV
Pet Friendly · 69 × 13 ft · Paved
🚐 003, Loop: GRAY RV
Pet Friendly · 66 × 13 ft · Paved
🚐 005, Loop: GRAY RV
Pet Friendly · 26 × 15 ft · Paved
🚐 006, Loop: GRAY RV
Pet Friendly · 39 × 12 ft · Paved
🚐 009, Loop: GRAY RV
Pet Friendly · 41 × 12 ft · Paved
🚐 010, Loop: GRAY RV
Pet Friendly · 49 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 012, Loop: GRAY RV
Pet Friendly · 62 × 12 ft · Paved
🚐 013, Loop: GRAY RV
Pet Friendly · 59 × 12 ft · Paved
🚐 014, Loop: GRAY RV
Pet Friendly · 47 × 12 ft · Paved
🚐 016, Loop: GRAY RV
Pet Friendly · 53 × 12 ft · Paved
🚐 017, Loop: GRAY RV
Pet Friendly · 59 × 12 ft · Paved
🚐 018, Loop: MULT RV
Pet Friendly · 85 × 11 ft · Paved
🚐 GRPB, Loop: GRPB RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In

Reviews

111 reviews

Summary

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Grayback Campground offers a beautiful and peaceful setting with clean, well-maintained bathrooms and ample hiking opportunities. Visitors appreciate the spacious sites, scenic views, and the proximity to Idaho City. While some noted issues with water quality and occasional maintenance needs, the overall experience is positive, emphasizing the campground's charm and suitability for families and groups.

Based on guest feedback

4.4

Overall rating

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Elisa F

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July 24, 2020 Stayed at: 003, Loop: GRAY

Had an amazing time! Wonderful clean campground

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William B

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July 8, 2020 Stayed at: 005, Loop: GRAY

Clean and quiet campground with lots of trees and hiking trails. Also short drive to historic Idaho City.

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Kim W

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July 8, 2020 Stayed at: 009, Loop: GRAY

We enjoyed Grayback campground. Like most national forest campgrounds it sits in the woods. Heard the traffic from the highway. We never saw the host which would have been nice. It is close to Idaho city which is a fun old Western town. We stopped by the visitors center (tapped into their wifi), did a self walking tour, went to shops and the museum. Cooled off in the creek. They make a great Bloody Mary at the Gold Mine Saloon.

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Gregory D

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June 23, 2020 Stayed at: 010, Loop: GRAY

Always a good place to camp. We love it here.

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June 21, 2020 Stayed at: 016, Loop: GRAY

We so love this campsite so close to Moores creek & the walking trials are just perfect. We love seeing the young families enjoying this site biking in the evening and everyone walking the pups around the loop and friendly ;) We missed out doing the The Springs Hot Springs due to well you know - but we have two other trips booked for July & Labor Day so hopefully we'll be able to pop u the road a mile to enjoy the Hot Springs & Grayback's lovely peaceful campsite again!! Its so great to have such a beautiful campsite so close to Boise!!

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James R

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June 18, 2020 Stayed at: 017, Loop: GRAY

It was a wonderful time. The campground was very clean.

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Casey M

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June 18, 2020 Stayed at: 006, Loop: GRAY

Great little loop of individual non-electric paved campsites. Far enough from the highway, up a small hill, that you don't hear or see anything. Well maintained grounds and facilities. Awesome base of operations for a trip to Idaho City or Lucky Peak for some boating. I recommend this location. No cell coverage in the area, plan ahead.

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Travis J

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June 8, 2020 Stayed at: 014, Loop: GRAY

Great campground. But bring some water with you. There are water spigots in the campground, but when we were there the water coming out had a very distinct orange tint to it. We asked a forest service ranger about it and she said they test the water and it is "safe" to drink. But it looked gross. We hadn't brought any spare water with us (counting on the water in the campground to be usable), we we drove a couple miles up the highway to the Forest Service Ranger Station where there is a water spigot out front. We filled up our water jugs there with good water.

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Staci R

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June 4, 2020 Stayed at: 016, Loop: GRAY

Beautiful Campground. Well kept and close to Idaho City.

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Aaron R

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January 27, 2020 Stayed at: 005, Loop: GRAY

Beautiful campground only a couple miles from Idaho City. Sits up on a hill above ID 21. Sites are all pretty similar, really. Some pine, but not enough to provide privacy between the sites, though they are pretty well spaced. We stayed in August, with temps approaching 100 degrees during the day in Boise (about a 40-minute drive). Night was pleasant at the campground thanks to the elevation. Quiet, clean, well-maintained restrooms. Would definitely stay again.

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Location & Directions for Grayback

Po Box 129, Idaho City, ID 83631 United States

Elevation: 1,200 ft

Getting There

From Boise, take State Highway 21 north for 36 mi. 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.

Nearest town

Idaho City, ID - 2.9 mi

About 7 min to downtown

Highway access

The campground is accessible via State Highway 21, which is approximately 36 miles north of Boise.

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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