Grayback

Boise National Forest — fishing, hiking

Location: IDAHO CITY, ID, ID

Price: From $20 per night

Price range: $20–$100 per night

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (90 reviews)

Season: May through October

Grayback Campground is located 36 miles northeast of Boise, Idaho, just off scenic Highway 21. Historic Idaho City is just two miles north of the campground. Visitors enjoy fishing in Mores Creek and exploring the Grayback Gulch Trail.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Camp Host, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/grayback to be notified when sites open up.

Grayback offers scenic camping 36 miles northeast of Boise with access to Mores Creek fishing (whitefish and rainbow trout) and the 1-mile Grayback Loop Trail. Google reviewers rate it 4.6/5 stars, praising the beautiful setting, flat tent sites, shade, and well-maintained facilities.

Wildlife alert: White-headed Woodpecker, Black-backed Woodpecker, Cassin's Finch, House Finch, Great Basin Fence Lizard, and Western Fence Lizard documented in the area.

Insider tips for Grayback: Book early—it's a federal campground with high demand. The water pump requires some effort to operate; be prepared. Group sites A and B are available for larger gatherings and offer multiple fire pits and abundant table space.

Skip Grayback if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available; only self-contained RVs suitable.. You require winter camping—seasonal operations end in October.. You prefer developed amenities—facilities include vault toilets and basic services only..

Best time to visit Grayback: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..

Nearby campgrounds: Ten Mile Campground (Idaho City, ID), Bad Bear Campground (Idaho City, ID), Shafer Butte (MOUNTAIN HOME, ID), Black Rock (IDAHO CITY, ID).