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Recreation Region: Idaho City Ranger District

Black Rock Campground

This site contains both reservable and first-come, first-served camp sites. Reservations can be made at Recreation.gov.

The Black Rock Campground is located 20 miles from Idaho City, Idaho on the North Fork Boise River, at an elevation of 4,300 feet. Visitors enjoy fishing, swimming and exploring local trails.

Natural Features:

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.

Recreation:

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.

Reservations

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General Information

Facilities:

The campground contains several single-family campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring.  Some sites also have grills. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided within the campground.

Please be advised visitors who have reserved campsite #1 have witnessed rattlesnakes near the rocks!

For site specific questions, contact the Idaho City Ranger District.

Mid-May - Mid-October

Mid May-Mid October

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $15 per night

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 43.7954

Longitude: -115.5878

Directions

From Idaho City, Idaho, travel north on State Highway 21 for about two miles, to Forest Service (FS) Road 327 (Granite Creek/Rabbit Creek Road).

Turn right and travel east for 18 miles on FS Road 327 to the campground.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

OHV Road RidingOHV Road Riding
OHV Trail RidingOHV Trail Riding

Scenic DrivingScenic Driving

Last updated September 29, 2025