Grayback Gulch Campground, Boise, ID

Grayback Gulch Campground is located in the Idaho City Ranger District of the Boise National Forest (49 min northeast of Boise, ID) with an elevation of 3,954 feet. There are a total of 14 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to mid October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 25 and 50 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Fees range from $15.00 to $100.00. Some amenities include drinking water, restroom, trash dumpster. Activities include ohv trails nearby, ohv allowed from campsite.

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$15 - $100

Campsites Available Tonight, Sep 19, 2024 7 FF*

Site	Status	Driveway	Length	Price
#1	First-come	Back-In	50 ft	$30
#5	First-come	Back-In	25 ft	$15
#9	First-come	Back-In	35 ft	$15
#10	First-come	Back-In	30 ft	$15
#12	First-come	Back-In	45 ft	$15
#16	First-come	Back-In	30 ft	$15
#17	First-come	Back-In	40 ft	$15

Campsites Available This Weekend, Sep 20, 2024 or Sep 21, 2024 1 FF*

Site		Status	Features	Driveway	Length	Price
#B		First-come		Back-In	50 ft	$100

Campground Capacity (Next 30 Days)

Campsite Reviews (52)

4.4 out of 5

5 star		60%
4 star		29%
3 star		8%
2 star		4%
1 star		0%

@RichardP563677 · Camped on Sep 8, 2024 at Campsite #12

A really nice campsite with lots of space between sites. But it is more or less boondocking, so bring supplies! Water is available via a hand operated pump.

@StewartG94F068 · Camped on Jun 19, 2024 at Campsite #5

Campground has large pine trees that provide good shade most of the day. Most sites are pretty level, with a few that have some slope. Most sites are easy to back into, but there are several that are backwards, making it hard to position a trailer. The water coming from the pumps was orange-ish, so consider bringing your own water for drinking and cooking.

@keithh9614073 · Camped on May 28, 2024 at Campsite #3

I love grayback because it is quiet and peaceful. There are trails if you like to hike and a small creek if you want to get wet to cool down. Idaho City is only five minutes away if you need any supplies

@DennisF4255863 · Camped on May 27, 2024 at Campsite #17

Nice no amenities campsite near Idaho City. Dump site and water in Idaho City. 34 miles from Boise.

@AlexaJ582FCC67 · Camped on May 24, 2024 at Campsite #3

This campground has a nice location, and was pretty quiet. Its great for trailers, but was definitely not designed for tent campers. None of the sites have tent pads, and the areas where you can set up a tent are not level at all. We had to set up our tent on the end of the pavement pad which was NOT ideal. Site 3 has a picnic table built for toddlers. Its so close to the ground it was perfect for my 4 year old. Despite all this, the campground itself is great, clean enough toilets, water, and 5 minutes from idaho city. Just wish they had better accommodations for tents.

@MarvinH7707066 · Camped on May 19, 2024 at Campsite #13

Quiet. Campsite clean and had wood.

@DanielleL75117 · Camped on Aug 6, 2023 at Campsite #5

Lovely and quiet campground with beautiful sunsets. A river to explore just down the hill and hot springs a 3 minute drive away!

@AlexeiF0511352 · Camped on Jul 21, 2023 at Campsite #6

Nice campground, less than 1-hour drive from Boise. Well-maintained facilities, clean toilets. Walking access to Mores creek. 5-minute drive to Idaho city gas station and stores. Hot springs near Idaho city is a must do.The campground is located really close to the highway, so some Boise from the cars may spoil the otherwise great camping experience for some. Also, the fire pits are very deep which makes grilling a bit of a chore, bring lots of charcoal and firewood.

@TameraP5997098 · Camped on Jul 7, 2023 at Campsite #13

Beautifully maintained campground with easy access to all campsite’s. Close proximity to town of Idaho city which has a lovely, by reservation only, hot springs. Campsite has plenty of readily available firewood and water.

@josephs9140090 · Camped on Jun 18, 2023 at Campsite #14

They site was clean and well maintained. Close enough to Idaho City so if you forgot something you could grab it, the hot springs were just @3/4 mile away. Enough trails for some beautiful hiking. Lucky Peak is only a 30 minute drive and so much more. The camp host was very friendly for how many sites he had to check on. And the RV dump outside Idaho City was very convenient also.

@AndrewS4701634 · Camped on Jun 13, 2023 at Campsite #13

Had a great time!!

@BruceT1238373 · Camped on Jun 12, 2023 at Campsite #10

Great place to camp. Restrooms were very clean

@ToddE2970730 · Camped on Jun 11, 2023 at Campsite #9

Clean and well spaced lots

@JonathanL43668 · Camped on May 29, 2023 at Campsite #3

Spacious. Quiet. Well maintained. Bring bug spray for mosquitoes

@JohnS6889697 · Camped on Sep 9, 2022 at Campsite #10

Nice, clean and quiet campground, enjoyed my stay, wish it was longer

@GregD8908612 · Camped on Aug 17, 2022 at Campsite #13

I love Grayback it’s one of my favorites.

@BrendonH421054 · Camped on Jul 22, 2022 at Campsite #3

Site was accommodating and tucked away (in comparison to other sites). Fire ring area was a little tight and the table is not built for average or tall people (very low), but we made it work. The meadow behind the site was beautiful and the close access to the river was great. Would definitely stay here again!

@TracyF1893156 · Camped on Jul 22, 2022 at Campsite #5

This is a nicely laid out campground, right above a creek that is fun to explore. It's close enough to Idaho City that you can drive over and explore the shops. However, don't expect the camp host to enforce quiet hours. There were two campsites that were yelling, laughing, playing music, and carrying on until after midnight. For us tent campers, there is no sound dampening or escape from hearing the other campsites, especially when they are being super loud (I don't mean talking to each other, I mean yelling and uproarious laughter).

@HaileyC3349883 · Camped on Jul 22, 2022 at Campsite #A

We love this group site. It has plenty of area for kids to explore.

@ScottO6768554 · Camped on Jul 18, 2022 at Campsite #18

Pretty campground. No water. Great trails for biking or ATV behind campground.

@LauraB4922005 · Camped on Jul 15, 2022 at Campsite #14

The campground was full when we were there, but the spots were spread out enough that it didn't feel crowded. The pit toilets were well maintained and clean. We would have liked to have a sink if possible. Visiting Idaho City is convenient and fun. We went down to the Grimes recreation area when the creek at the base was too crowded.

@BruceT1238373 · Camped on Jul 13, 2022 at Campsite #17

Camping area was clean and quiet

@JamesF9843907 · Camped on Jul 10, 2022 at Campsite #6

We've always enjoyed Grayack. It is quiet, somewhat primitive and shady. Our only complaint, this year, was the excessive heat, which has nothing to do with the campground or Recreation.gov.

@TanyaG8739246 · Camped on Jul 5, 2022 at Campsite #3

Close to Idaho Springs but also feels remote. Out campground had plenty of shade and felt private

@ChristyP796 · Camped on Sep 7, 2021 at Campsite #16

Drove up on a Tuesday night and left Thursday morning... We had such a nice peaceful time. Quiet spot far enough from the main road we didn't even hear traffic. Deer running through camp. We are ready to go back and spend some more time up in the area!!

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