Payette National Forest
 

Recreation
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So Much To Do & See

Come visit the Payette National Forest spring, summer, autumn, or winter as a wide range of recreational activities abound during any of the four seasons. Hiking, fishing, camping, hunting, skiing, snowmobiling. You can find a spot on the forest to indulge your recreational interest. Click here for an in-depth look at the Payette National Forest's niche.

The Payette National Forest manages many developed recreation sites, primarily campgrounds. For information on work planned through 2010, please refer to the Payette National Forest Developed Recreation Action Plan.

Be Careful With Fire! Campfire Podcast (transcript)

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

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Recreation Conditions Report

 Area Name Status Area Conditions
Big Creek Campground Open to Visitor
Buckhorn Bar Campground Open to Visitor no water available at this time.
Burgdorf Campground Closed to Visitor No services provided.  No fee charged.  Primitive camping available.
Camp Creek Campground Open to Visitor
Chinook Campground Closed to Visitor No services provided.  No fee charged.  Primitive camping available.
Deadman Bar Campground Open to Visitor
Four Mile Campground Open to Visitor
Ponderosa Campground Open to Visitor no water available at this time
Poverty Flat Campground Open to Visitor no water available at this time.
Shiefer Campground Open to Visitor