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About Grayback
Number of accommodations: 13
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Pet friendly
Cooking and Fire
- Campfire Ring
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- Parking
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- Pet friendly
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Reviews (106)
What Guests Are Saying
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.
What Guests Are Saying
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.
Review Summary
Mark W
VerifiedJune 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: GRAY
Clean bathrooms, quit location
Will M
VerifiedJune 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: GRAY
Great place. Nice and quiet.
Thomas J
VerifiedJune 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.
Jason L
VerifiedJune 25, 2026 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: GRAY
Jason L
VerifiedJune 25, 2026 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: GRAY
Melissa H
VerifiedJune 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.
Benjamin S
VerifiedJuly 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.
Mike V
VerifiedJuly 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!
Kandace S
VerifiedJuly 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.
Lucineide C
VerifiedJuly 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: GRAY
My family and I love this camping site! My kids get to ride their bikes, we get to get in the steam just down the entrance and have the best time!
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.
Elevation: 1200 feet
2.9 mi drive to downtown Idaho City (about 7 min)
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: September 8, 2026
