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Black Rock

Boise National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundSawtooth NRA / StanleyIdaho⭐ 4.3 (57)
Black Rock
🟢 5 open windows right now — soonest Mon Aug 31–Thu Sep 3
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📈 CampSage caught 2 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
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💡 In short

Black Rock in Idaho has 5 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Mon Aug 31–Thu Sep 3. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Mon Aug 31 – Thu Sep 33 nightsbook these dates →sites #009, #011
Mon Aug 31 – Wed Sep 22 nightsbook these dates →👥 BLACK ROCK #004 & BLACK ROCK #005 next to each othersites #004, #005
Tue Sep 1 – Fri Sep 43 nightsbook these dates →sites #010
Tue Sep 1 – Thu Sep 32 nightsbook these dates →👥 BLACK ROCK #001 & BLACK ROCK #002 next to each othersites #001, #002, #008
Mon Sep 7 – Thu Sep 103 nightsbook these dates →👥 BLACK ROCK #006 & BLACK ROCK #007 next to each othersites #003, #006, #007

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite BLACK ROCK  #009 — Dirt driveway with rock barriers
Site BLACK ROCK #009 · Dirt driveway with rock barriersUSFS
Campsite BLACK ROCK  #009 — Bench overlooking the river
Site BLACK ROCK #009 · Bench overlooking the riverUSFS
Campsite BLACK ROCK  #011 — A campsite next to a driveway in the woods.
Site BLACK ROCK #011 · A campsite next to a driveway in the woods.Peggy Nance
Campsite BLACK ROCK  #004 — Open area for tents next to campsite
Site BLACK ROCK #004 · Open area for tents next to campsiteUSFS
Campsite BLACK ROCK  #004 — Long dirt driveway
Site BLACK ROCK #004 · Long dirt drivewayUSFS
Campsite BLACK ROCK  #005 — Dirt driveway and parking
Site BLACK ROCK #005 · Dirt driveway and parkingUSFS
Campsite BLACK ROCK  #005 — Campsite with picnic table, fire ring, and lantern hook.
Site BLACK ROCK #005 · Campsite with picnic table, fire ring, and lantern hook.USFS
Campsite BLACK ROCK  #010 — Campsite with picnic table, lantern hook, and fire ring
Site BLACK ROCK #010 · Campsite with picnic table, lantern hook, and fire ringUSFS
Campsite BLACK ROCK  #010 — Dirt driveway surrounded by rock barriers
Site BLACK ROCK #010 · Dirt driveway surrounded by rock barriersUSFS
Campsite BLACK ROCK  #001 — View of open area next to picnic table that could be used fo
Site BLACK ROCK #001 · View of open area next to picnic table that could be used foUSFS
Campsite BLACK ROCK  #001 — Long driveway/parking space leading to campsite
Site BLACK ROCK #001 · Long driveway/parking space leading to campsiteUSFS

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 13 openings at Black Rock over the last 30 days, on 13 separate days, most of them for stays 8–15 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $20/nightStandard Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming🎒 wildlife viewing

Ratings

4.3★★★★☆56 ratings
5★29
4★19
3★5
2★2
1★1
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

T-Mobile0.0/4
AT&T0.0/4
Verizon0.0/4
Sprint retired0.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Black Rock FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Black Rock?

Black Rock in Idaho takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Black Rock?

Campsite fees at Black Rock run about $20/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Black Rock when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Black Rock often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Black Rock?

CampSage's scans caught 13 openings at Black Rock over the last 30 days, on 13 separate days, most of them for stays 8–15 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Black Rock a good campground?

Black Rock holds an average rating of 4.3/5 from 57 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Black Rock?

Campers report no usable signal at Black Rock — every carrier we have reports for rates 0 out of 5 across 37 reports. Plan for no service. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — coverage can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Black Rock located?

Black Rock is located in Sawtooth NRA / Stanley, Idaho. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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