Recreation
Deep Canyons, Deep Snow, Deep Wilderness
Come visit the Payette National Forest spring, summer, fall, or winter for a wide range of recreational activities during any of the four seasons: hiking, fishing, camping, hunting, skiing, and snowmobiling. You can find a spot on the Forest to indulge your recreational interest. Explore the Payette National Forest's special places.
Take a look at some Frequently Asked Questions for recreation on the Payette National Forest.
Current Recreation Conditions
Area Name | Status | Area Conditions |
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Big Creek Campground | Closed | |
Big Flat Campground | Closed | |
Brownlee Campground | Closed | |
Buck Park Cabin | Closed | Check availability and make reservations up to six months in advance at: Recreation.gov. |
Buckhorn Bar Campground | Closed | |
Burgdorf Campground | Closed | |
Cabin Creek Campground | Closed | Campground is closed for the season for renovation. Renovation work will continue in the summer of 2024. |
Camp Creek Campground | Closed | |
Chinook Campground | Closed | |
Cold Springs Campground | Closed | Check availability and make reservations up to six months in advance at: Recreation.gov. |
Cold Springs Group Campground | Closed | Sites may be reserved up to 12 months in advance at: recreation.gov. |
Evergreen Campground | Closed | |
Four Mile Campground | Closed | |
Grouse Campground | Closed | Check availability and make reservations up to six months in advance at: Recreation.gov. |
Hazard Lake Campground | Closed | |
Huckleberry Campground | Closed | |
Jeanette Campground | Closed | |
Kennally Creek Campground | Closed | |
Lafferty Campground | Closed | |
Lake Fork Campground | Closed | |
Last Chance Campground | Closed | |
Mann Creek Campground | Closed | |
Paddy Flat Guard Station Rental Cabin | Closed | |
Ponderosa Campground | Closed | |
Poverty Flat Campground | Closed | |
Secesh Campground | Closed | |
Spring Creek Campground | Closed | Check availability and make reservations up to six months in advance at: Recreation.gov. |
Upper Payette Lake Campground | Closed | Check availability and make reservations up to six months in advance at: Recreation.gov. |
Upper Payette Lake Group Campground | Closed | Check availability and make reservations up to 12 months in advance at: Recreation.gov. |