Notable viewpoint · Owyhee, Idaho
Black Rock
Black Rock is a viewpoint in Owyhee, Idaho.
Black Rock: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Black Rock
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Black Rock — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 42.10462, -115.63314. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Black Rock
- Deer Mountain · viewpoint · Elko · ~40 km · Must-see
- Bruneau-Jarbidge Rivers Wilderness · sanctuary · Owyhee · ~41 km · Must-see
- Jarbidge Peak · viewpoint · Elko · ~44 km · Must-see
- Coon Creek Peak · viewpoint · Elko · ~45 km · Must-see
- Copper Mountain · viewpoint · Elko · ~48 km · Must-see
- Matterhorn · viewpoint · Elko · ~49 km · Must-see
- Marys River Peak · viewpoint · Elko · ~56 km · Must-see
- Jarbidge Wilderness · sanctuary · Elko · ~57 km · Must-see
- Elk Mountain · viewpoint · Elko · ~62 km · Must-see
- Wild Horse Reservoir · lake · Elko · ~63 km · Must-see
- Mahogany Elephant Butte · viewpoint · Elko · ~65 km · Must-see
- Black Stone · viewpoint · Owyhee · ~10 km
- Triplet Butte · viewpoint · Owyhee · ~11 km
- Rizzi Table · viewpoint · Owyhee · ~11 km
- Arch Table · viewpoint · Owyhee · ~13 km
- Dorsey Table · viewpoint · Owyhee · ~13 km
- Scott Table · viewpoint · Elko · ~18 km
- Poison Butte · viewpoint · Owyhee · ~19 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Black Rock
- Deer Mountain · viewpoint · Elko · ~40 km · Must-see
- Jarbidge Peak · viewpoint · Elko · ~44 km · Must-see
- Coon Creek Peak · viewpoint · Elko · ~45 km · Must-see
- Copper Mountain · viewpoint · Elko · ~48 km · Must-see
- Matterhorn · viewpoint · Elko · ~49 km · Must-see
- Marys River Peak · viewpoint · Elko · ~56 km · Must-see
- Elk Mountain · viewpoint · Elko · ~62 km · Must-see
- Mahogany Elephant Butte · viewpoint · Elko · ~65 km · Must-see
- Porter Peak · viewpoint · Elko · ~79 km · Must-see
- Bear Mountain · viewpoint · Elko · ~79 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Black Rock yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Black Rock?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Black Rock?
Nearby: Deer Mountain (viewpoint, 40 km), Bruneau-Jarbidge Rivers Wilderness (sanctuary, 41 km), Jarbidge Peak (viewpoint, 44 km), Coon Creek Peak (viewpoint, 45 km), Copper Mountain (viewpoint, 48 km), Matterhorn (viewpoint, 49 km).
Is Black Rock worth visiting?
Black Rock is listed as a notable viewpoint in Idaho on Spotwander.