About Grayback
Number of accommodations: 13
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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
Cassandra R
VerifiedJune 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: GRAY
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.
Kristine C
VerifiedJune 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: GRAY
Nice and close
Richard F
VerifiedJune 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: GRAY
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
Holly F
VerifiedJune 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: GRAY
Beautiful location close to home. Will definitely go back!
Aftan S
May 30, 2021
Love it here- so beautiful
Eugene R
May 29, 2021
The campground was in very good shape, there was firewood available, it was a nice stay.
Kris G
VerifiedOctober 1, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MULT
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.
Martha M
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: GRAY
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.
Cassandra R
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2020 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: GRAY
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.
Pat T
VerifiedAugust 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: GRAY
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.
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. |
