Black Rock Campground
Its 11 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, and camping costs Single Site: $15 per night. Black Rock Campground is a National Forest campground near Idaho City, Idaho.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
- National Forest
- Managed by
- None
- Hookups
- 99 ft
- Max RV length
Black Rock Campground sits inside Boise National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Single Site: $15 per night
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 11
- Hookups
- None
- Max RV length
- 99 ft
- Site driveways
- Back-in
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Potable water
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✓ Pets allowed
On site: Toilets, potable water, fire rings, and pets allowed.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Campsites
11 sites; the longest takes a 99 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.
| Book | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | BLACK ROCK | Standard nonelectric | 99 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 001 |
| 002 | BLACK ROCK | Standard nonelectric | 52 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 002 |
| 003 | BLACK ROCK | Standard nonelectric | 61 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 003 |
| 004 | BLACK ROCK | Standard nonelectric | 59 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 004 |
| 005 | BLACK ROCK | Standard nonelectric | 39 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 005 |
| 006 | BLACK ROCK | Standard nonelectric | 51 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 006 |
| 007 | BLACK ROCK | Standard nonelectric | 50 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 007 |
| 008 | BLACK ROCK | Standard nonelectric | 50 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 008 |
| 009 | BLACK ROCK | Standard nonelectric | 59 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 009 |
| 010 | BLACK ROCK | Standard nonelectric | 46 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 010 |
| 011 | BLACK ROCK | Standard nonelectric | 54 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 011 |
Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-30. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.
Rules
- Pets
- Allowed
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 4,300 ft
43.7954, -115.5878 in Boise. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Black Rock Campground?
Sites at Black Rock Campground are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234007).
How much does it cost to camp at Black Rock Campground?
Camping at Black Rock Campground costs Single Site: $15 per night.
How many campsites does Black Rock Campground have?
Black Rock Campground has 11 campsites.
Does Black Rock Campground have RV hookups?
No. Black Rock Campground has no hookups. The longest rig allowed is 99 feet.
Are there pull-through sites at Black Rock Campground?
Recreation.gov lists no pull-through sites at Black Rock Campground; 11 sites with a stated driveway are back-in or parallel.
Is there drinking water at Black Rock Campground?
Yes, Black Rock Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.
Are dogs allowed at Black Rock Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Black Rock Campground.
Who manages Black Rock Campground?
Black Rock Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Black Rock Campground
Lucky Peak Lake's mapped center point is 30 miles from Black Rock Campground in a straight line. Current water level: Lucky Peak Lake water level on reservoirfinder.com.
Hot springs nearby
The nearest hot spring to Black Rock Campground, in a straight line: Kirkham Hot Springs (hot spring, 19 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Free
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Free
Ten Mile Campground - Sites
- 15
- Season
- 05-19 to 10-01
- Fee
- Standard nonelectric: $20 per night
More campgrounds: camping near Idaho City and campgrounds in Boise.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- recreation.gov (reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, fireRings, sites, campsites, hookups), accessed 2026-09-30
Photo credits
- Photo 1: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 2: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 3: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 4: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 5: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 6: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)