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VerifiedJune 11, 2026 Stayed at: 010, Loop: GRAY
Clean bathrooms, quit location
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111 reviews
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.
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June 11, 2026 Stayed at: 010, Loop: GRAY
Clean bathrooms, quit location
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June 23, 2026 Stayed at: 013, Loop: GRAY
Great place. Nice and quiet.
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June 24, 2026 Stayed at: 012, Loop: GRAY
Campground was Ok ,but was in need of cleaning and maintenance. Garbage dumpster was overflowing, water was full of rust/iron and had a red tint, so we wouldn’t even let the dogs drink it. The general paved camping area was dirt covered with a layer of pine needles. I don’t think it’s ever been swept or blown off this year.
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June 25, 2026 Stayed at: 009, Loop: GRAY
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June 25, 2026 Stayed at: 009, Loop: GRAY
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June 25, 2026 Stayed at: 009, Loop: GRAY
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June 28, 2026 Stayed at: 012, Loop: GRAY
Good experience overall. Cell service was spotty, and the site we were in was pretty much on top of the one next to us (Sites 11 and 12, we had 12). Fortunately nobody else was there. Bathrooms clean and had toilet paper. Would visit again but at a different site.
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July 2, 2026 Stayed at: 005, Loop: GRAY
I arrived pretty late in the night unfortunately and only planned on using it for a place to sleep. I blame myself for arriving late but when I found my spot, someone was camping in it already. I checked th information board and it was out-dated so I assume those people thought it was open. Since it was so late I didn’t want to wake up a bunch of people so I took an open spot. The campground was really clean and well maintained though from using the bathroom and walking a little in the morning.
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July 3, 2026 Stayed at: 005, Loop: GRAY
This is a clean, nice camping area, well maintained. We had some confusion on our reservations on the day of arrival, and a quick call to the ranger station fixed it. The staff came out, found us a new campsite and all was well. The Idaho City Ranger staff are extremely professional and competent. USFS employees do not get the credit they deserve for providing to our nation's playgrounds. And lastly, great views of surrounding mountains. Will be booking again here soon. Thank you USFS!
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July 7, 2026 Stayed at: 014, Loop: GRAY
Nice sites. Wooded, clean pit toilets. Convenient to Idaho city and an easy drive down into the Boise area.
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Po Box 129, Idaho City, ID 83631 United States
Elevation: 1,200 ft
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.
The campground is accessible via State Highway 21, which is approximately 36 miles north of Boise.
Last updated: October 22, 2026