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11 RV / tent camping sites scattered throughout. Tables, (not the handicap type), fire pits w/grates were at each site. There is plenty of room for RV's, some even for a big rig. Although the road to get here is a windy, narrow dirt road with washboard. There are multiple off-road sites in the area that are well used for camping if you are self-contained.
Water
There is drinking water with a hand pump.
Restroom
Vault style toilet was clean and well maintained.
Electricity
No.
Firewood
No, bring your own.
Pets
Pets are welcome on a leash.
Picnic Area
No
Handicap Access
Not the best.
RV Dump Site
No
Host On-Site
No
Phone Service
No phone service and no cell reception.
Garbage Services
Garbage is a "pack it in, pack it out" basis, no dumpster is available on site.
Fishing
Good trout fishing, but it is bull trout area so be careful of what you keep.
Boating
No boating facilities.
Swimming
The river along this stretch is not conducive to swimming.
Wildlife
There were bear warning signs, even on the outhouse door! However, we didn't see any signs of them ourselves. We did see many deer tracks, and we enjoyed the large beaver dams in the streams on the higher slopes nearby.
Fees & Res.
To check the fee schedule and to reserve these sites go to recreation.gov.
Black Rock Campground
π Idaho City / Lowman Area
π 43.795417,-115.586851
β° 4,036 ft
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Reviewed May 2026
Black Rock Campground is along the North Fork of the Boise River down in a pine covered valley on a bench above the river. This is a very nice campground with plenty of room. Facility wise, it only offers a well with a hand-pump and a vault style outhouse. So, when I say very nice it is the kind of camping I like. Some of the sites are along the hillsides so they are perfect for kids to play on. There are benches along the river for viewing. We found it rather quiet as we were there 2 weeks before fishing season opened.
Amenities
Recreation
Fees & Reservations
Getting There
2.2 miles E on Hwy 21 from Idaho City, right on Granite Creek Rd/Rabbit Creek. Rd #327/304 for 18 mi. Or follow this Google Map from Boise.
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This information is accurate as of the date of the review.
Visitor Comments (1)
Laura Stevens
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May 14, 2026
That is calling me also!
Response from the owner
You had better go then!