Boise National Forest, Idaho
- Fee per nightnot confirmed
- Seasonnot listed
- RV length (some sites)not listed
- Drinking wateryes
- Electricno
At a glance: Confirmed: drinking water. No electric hookups or flush toilets. Not listed: showers and maximum RV length.
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Amenities
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- Electric hookups No
- Drinking water Yes
- Flush toilets No
- Showers Not listed
- Dump station Not listed
- Water hookups at sites No
- Sewer hookups No
- Tent sites Yes
- RV / trailer sites Yes
- Reservable online Yes
Sites, fees and season
- Campsites
- 11
- Elevation
- 4,031 ft
- Phone
- (208) 392-6681 (campground or managing office)
Fees are not listed in the official data. Check the official site before you go.
Location and nearby campgrounds
Location on the map · Driving directions · 43.79528, -115.58722 (the official listing point; check the access road for large rigs)
- Edna Creek Campground 9.5 mi straight-line
- Bad Bear Campground 9.5 mi straight-line
- Hayfork Group Cg 9.5 mi straight-line
- Grayback 13.9 mi straight-line
- Pine Flats (Id) 19.2 mi straight-line
From the official listing description, directions and rules
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.
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.
Facilities
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.
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.
Weather forecast - next 7 days
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Climate by month
Average daily high and low and monthly precipitation, 1991-2020 normals from the NOAA station Idaho City - 12.6 mi away, station at 3,965 ft - 66 ft lower than the campground (4,031 ft). Long-term averages, not a forecast; the open season is listed separately above.
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Precip. in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35 | 14 | 3.16 |
| Feb | 40 | 16 | 1.94 |
| Mar | 48 | 22 | 2.26 |
| Apr | 56 | 28 | 1.59 |
| May | 66 | 34 | 2.11 |
| Jun | 75 | 40 | 1.09 |
| Jul | 87 | 46 | 0.32 |
| Aug | 86 | 44 | 0.44 |
| Sep | 76 | 36 | 0.77 |
| Oct | 62 | 28 | 1.50 |
| Nov | 44 | 21 | 2.41 |
| Dec | 35 | 14 | 3.53 |
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Sources and data dates where every fact comes from
| Fact | Source | Fetched from the source |
|---|---|---|
| Campsites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
| Reservable online | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
| Tent sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
| RV / trailer sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
| Electric hookups | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
| Water hookups at sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
| Sewer hookups | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
| Drinking water | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
| Flush toilets | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
| Elevation | USGS elevation (EPQS) | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Official page | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
| Official reservations | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
| Phone | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
Last successful data update for this page: Oct 26, 2026. That is when we last read the official sources - not a personal visit, and not the date the source itself changed (shown per fact above). Found something wrong? Report an error.