Forest Service
BLACK ROCK
Forest Service campground in Boise National Forest, Idaho County with 11 sites, Reservations may be available.
Campground Details
- Season
- Reservations may be available
- Rate
- $20/night
- Sites
- 11
- Accessible sites
- Not listed
- Max RV length
- 99 ft
- Phone
- Not listed
- County
- Idaho
- Parent area
- Boise National Forest
Overview
Black Rock Campground is located approximately 20 miles from Idaho City, on the North Fork Boise River, at an elevation of 4,300 feet. Visitors enjoy fishing, swimming and exploring local trails. This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (208) 392-3700.The campground contains 11 single campsites, each equipped with a picnic table, campfire ring, and lantern hook. Vault toilets, and drinking water are provided within the campground. Roads and parking spurs are dirt. Garbage Collection is not provided. The campground sits on the banks of the North Fork Boise River, where Ponderosa Pines tower over the area. Most campsites have partial shade, but little privacy from other campers. A variety of wildlife makes its home around the campground. The North Fork Boise River offers rainbow trout fishing in a beautiful natural setting. Many swimming holes can be found within a short distance of the campground. Numerous trail opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and dirt biking can be found in the vicinity.
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Location Notes
- Address
- P.O. BOX 129, IDAHO CITY, ID
- Directions
- From Idaho City, travel north on State Highway 21 for about two miles, to the Granite Creek/Rabbit Creek Road No. 327. Turn right and travel east for 18 miles on Road No. 327, to the campground. Be advised- FS road 327 is a dirt road that is only graded a couple of times a year. It can get very rough with washboarding and potholes.
Source Notices
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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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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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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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No trash service: Pack-in-Pack-out
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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.