Grayback

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 paved driveway leading to a single campsite.
A long paved driveway next to a single campsite.

Featured amenities

Parking Parking
Pet Friendly Pet Friendly

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

13 total sites

RV Sites

13 sites

About Grayback

Grayback Campground is located 36 miles 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.  

Number of accommodations: 13

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 22 to Sep 18

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking Parking
Pet friendly Pet friendly
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

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

13 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: MULT RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 003, Loop: GRAY RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 005, Loop: GRAY RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 006, Loop: GRAY RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 009, Loop: GRAY RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 010, Loop: GRAY RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 012, Loop: GRAY RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 013, Loop: GRAY RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 014, Loop: GRAY RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 016, Loop: GRAY RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 017, Loop: GRAY RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 018, Loop: MULT RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 GRPB, Loop: GRPB RV
No Hookups
Price not available

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.

Review Summary

4.4
106 reviews
5
59.4%
63
4
25.5%
27
3
12.3%
13
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2.8%
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Pat T

Verified

August 19, 2020 Stayed at: 009, Loop: GRAY

4

I hiked up from Whoop-'em Up parking lot, about 17 miles north. I had the trail to myself. It was hot but scenic, with one little picturesque creek at the start of the trail.

Bring an umbrella or a popup for site 009. It's the sunniest one.

Cassandra R

Verified

September 6, 2020 Stayed at: 006, Loop: GRAY

5

Beautiful campground. The bathrooms are fairly clean and there are a few nice walking/hiking paths nearby.
We had some noise problems with some of the other campers and couldn’t find the camp host.

Martha M

Verified

September 11, 2020 Stayed at: 016, Loop: GRAY

5

Lovely campground, large spaces, quiet campers. Lovely pine scented woods and vault toilets that are mini-log cabins. 2 miles from all services in quaint western, gold mining/hot springs town of Idaho City. One hour from Boise on beautiful winding highway.

Kris G

Verified

October 1, 2020 Stayed at: 001, Loop: MULT

4

Nice campground near time. I've heard it was overrun with kids riding bikes around the loop, but this was my second visit and so far I haven't seen too much of that behavior. There are some nice trails leading out from the campground. There was water (thank you) and TP and trash which makes life a bit easier.

Holly F

Verified

June 1, 2021 Stayed at: 012, Loop: GRAY

5

Beautiful location close to home. Will definitely go back!

Richard F

Verified

June 6, 2021 Stayed at: 005, Loop: GRAY

4

Great quiet campground. Close to the highway so we could hear the occasional car but wasn’t obnoxious. Short walk to Mores Creek and many hiking trails by. Paved parking areas at each site. Bathrooms were clean and well built. Will return

Kristine C

Verified

June 8, 2021 Stayed at: 016, Loop: GRAY

3

Nice and close

Cassandra R

Verified

June 10, 2021 Stayed at: 006, Loop: GRAY

5

Great campground! Paved roads are nice for kids to ride bikes or scooters. Lots of shade and sites aren’t too close to each other.

Sandra S

Verified

July 8, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: MULT

4

Sites were very well kept. Bathrooms did not smell which was surprising for vault toilets. We fit our 35 ft motorhome in site 1 without difficulty.

Mike D

Verified

July 8, 2021 Stayed at: 014, Loop: GRAY

5

Our site was beautiful, pine trees and plenty of shade for the 100+ degree weather. There were good hiking trails and after our 3.5 hour hike the creek was nice to cool off in. It was very peaceful and quiet, we will definitely be back.

Location Grayback

Address:
Po Box 129
Idaho City, ID, 83631
United States

Highway access

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

Elevation: 1200 feet

Distance to downtown

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

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