About Grayback
Number of accommodations: 13
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (90)
What Guests Are Saying
Grayback Campground offers a stunning location with beautiful views, clean facilities, and a peaceful atmosphere, perfect for campers and hikers. Many visitors appreciate the spacious sites, proximity to Idaho City, and well-maintained restrooms. However, some concerns were raised about the water quality and the lack of camp hosts, and tent accommodations could be improved.
What Guests Are Saying
Grayback Campground offers a stunning location with beautiful views, clean facilities, and a peaceful atmosphere, perfect for campers and hikers. Many visitors appreciate the spacious sites, proximity to Idaho City, and well-maintained restrooms. However, some concerns were raised about the water quality and the lack of camp hosts, and tent accommodations could be improved.
Review Summary
Samuel M
VerifiedAugust 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: GRAY
Beautiful campground close to the Highway and Idaho City. Up a steep hill, so you couldn’t hear the highway. Great place
Peter A
VerifiedAugust 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: GRAY
Beautiful campground, but toilets had no TP, were very filthy, and some had broken door locks. Dumpster was overflowing. Very disappointing. We visited on 8/1/2021.
Roger E
VerifiedJuly 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: GRAY
The creek was great. Lots of shade. Water pump available to rinse feet or shoes off or to wash dishes. I don't think it's drinkable. Hiking trail.
Abbey F
VerifiedJuly 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: GRAY
Bathroom was very clean and odor free. Water out of pumps was yellow and of questionable potability. We ended up buying bottled water instead.
Lorell S
VerifiedJuly 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: GRAY
Hi. I wasn't able to use the two camp sites so I gave them to my daughters and their families. They thoroughly enjoyed the time there. The restrooms were clean and the sites were in great shape. Very positive experience for them. They were tent camping.
Norman A
VerifiedJuly 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: GRAY
Camp grounds were very clean and restrooms were satisfactory. Would liked to have more info about hiking trails
Andrea H
VerifiedJuly 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: GRAY
So. Many. Knats.
Kristi G
VerifiedJuly 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: GRAY
A nice little spot to get away from town. The site we were at had lots of gofer holes, or are they ground squirrels, we were in tents so we noticed the holes and lumps ! (Huge ants, mosquitoes too) peaceful at night, everyone went to be bed at dusk. Kids liked the loop. The bathrooms and trash could use more attention . No host on site.
Mike D
VerifiedJuly 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: GRAY
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.
Sandra S
VerifiedJuly 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MULT
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.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 43.8072 / -115.865
Elevation: 1200 feet
Policies & Rules
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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. |
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Use caution on the campground access road; while the road is paved, it is a steep, one-lane road, with sharp turns |
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Due to limited parking space at the group site, large groups of RVs or trailers cannot be accommodated; tent camping is encouraged |
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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. |
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Pets must be on a leash at all times |
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Campfires are allowed in fire rings ONLY, unless fire restrictions are in place. Contact Idaho City Ranger District for updates regarding fire restrictions. |
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Quiet hours are from 10pm-6am, generators are only permitted from 6am-10pm |
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Reservations cancelled last minute due to weather or smoke conditions will not be refunded unless campground is closed to the public. |
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For questions regarding the campground, please contact the Idaho City Ranger District at (208) 392-6681 |
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For questions regarding reservations and refunds, please contact Recreation.gov customer service. |
