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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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)

2026 Season availability

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Campground Amenities

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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

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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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5 stars 59.5% (66)
4 stars 25.2% (28)
3 stars 12.6% (14)
2 stars 2.7% (3)
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Alexa J

Verified

May 28, 2024 Stayed at: 003, Loop: GRAY

This campground has a nice location, and was pretty quiet. It’s great for trailers, but was definitely not designed for tent campers. None of the sites have tent pads, and the areas where you can set up a tent are not level at all. We had to set up our tent on the end of the pavement pad which was NOT ideal.
Site 3 has a picnic table built for toddlers. It’s so close to the ground it was perfect for my 4 year old.
Despite all this, the campground itself is great, clean enough toilets, water, and 5 minutes from idaho city. Just wish they had better accommodations for tents.

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Keith H

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June 6, 2024 Stayed at: 003, Loop: GRAY

I love grayback because it is quiet and peaceful. There are trails if you like to hike and a small creek if you want to get wet to cool down. Idaho City is only five minutes away if you need any supplies

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Dennis F

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June 20, 2024 Stayed at: 017, Loop: GRAY

Nice no amenities campsite near Idaho City. Dump site and water in Idaho City. 34 mi from Boise.

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Stewart G

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July 16, 2024 Stayed at: 005, Loop: GRAY

Campground has large pine trees that provide good shade most of the day. Most sites are pretty level, with a few that have some slope. Most sites are easy to back into, but there are several that are backwards, making it hard to position a trailer. The water coming from the pumps was orange-ish, so consider bringing your own water for drinking and cooking.

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Richard P

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September 17, 2024 Stayed at: 012, Loop: GRAY

A really nice campsite with lots of space between sites. But it is more or less boondocking, so bring supplies! Water is available via a hand operated pump.

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Daryl Y

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September 19, 2024 Stayed at: 010, Loop: GRAY

Beautiful wooded campground. Good mix of reservable and first come sites. Restrooms are clean. The water, supposedly potable, came out greenish and unusable.

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Alli B

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October 2, 2024 Stayed at: 005, Loop: GRAY

Spot 5 has a great view of the mountains across the valley. It’s a quiet spot, with neighbors not super close. The water pump is directly across the road, and not too far from. The bathrooms.

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Dave S

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October 20, 2024 Stayed at: 018, Loop: MULT

The area is nice and it is easy to get around on foot. The access road is really narrow. We enjoyed the woods and the camp was quiet. We like to fish, but all the access points we found to the creek were posted. The area information said that campers enjoy fishing Mores Creek, but we could not find where this was possible. Other than that, we really enjoyed our stay.

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Marvin H

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June 10, 2025 Stayed at: 013, Loop: GRAY

We love camping here it’s unfortunate. There’s no camp host anymore.

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Anthony C

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June 19, 2025 Stayed at: 010, Loop: GRAY

Nice and clean

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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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