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Black Lake Campground

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $10 per night. Black Lake Campground is a National Forest campground near Adams, Idaho.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Adams, Idaho

National Forest
Managed by

Black Lake Campground sits inside Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits 0.3 miles outside the boundary of Hells Canyon Wilderness; its permit and camping rules and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Single Site: $10 per night

Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30

What's there

  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets. No potable water.

Access and cell service

Elevation
7,201 ft

45.1898, -116.5613 in Adams. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Black Lake Campground?

No. Black Lake Campground is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.

How much does it cost to camp at Black Lake Campground?

Camping at Black Lake Campground costs Single Site: $10 per night.

Is there drinking water at Black Lake Campground?

No. Black Lake Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

Who manages Black Lake Campground?

Black Lake Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Black Lake Campground

Swimming nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

The nearest swimming hole to Black Lake Campground, in a straight line: Payette Lake (swimming hole, 29 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

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