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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Parking Parking
Pet Friendly Pet Friendly

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

Based on 111 reviews

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3 stars 12.6% (14)
2 stars 2.7% (3)
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Melissa H

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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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Benjamin S

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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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Mike V

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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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Kandace S

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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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Lucineide C

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July 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!

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Edward G

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July 18, 2026 Stayed at: 006, Loop: GRAY

Beautiful small campground under towering Ponderosa pines. No water or power at sites. The pump near our site was not working, but another camper found one some distance away. Vault toilet was fine; I appreciated the door bolt. Some shade. These sites work best for tent campers and trailers 23' or smaller. Park Pass accepted. Reservable.

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James d

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July 23, 2026 Stayed at: 013, Loop: GRAY

We really like it here and return almost every year.

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Debbie L

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August 2, 2026 Stayed at: 006, Loop: GRAY

I loved the spot we were on. We were close to the bathroom, and it was so beautiful. The only problem was when I couple with her.Two boys came on saturday and woke up chopping wood at seven in the morning and left the toilet seat up.So it stunk in there, because you're supposed to leave the toilet seat down. They don't know the rules to camping, and it kind of put a squash on everybody else there. Otherwise the place was beautiful.It didn't have a lake very close by.But if you want to just sit under the trees and relax, it was beautiful.

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Rosie C

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August 5, 2026 Stayed at: 005, Loop: GRAY

Nice quiet spot, just far enough out of the way. Lots of toilets and kept in good condition.

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Tammy M

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August 15, 2026 Stayed at: 012, Loop: GRAY

This is a beautiful campground with very clean bathroom/pit toilets. It was peaceful and had plenty of walking and hiking access points. It was well worth a 30 mi off route stop over.

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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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Last updated: October 22, 2026

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