Camping & Cabins

Stay Limit

The stay limits across the Payette National Forest is 14 days within any 30 day consecutive period.  Once the 14 days is past, camp sites must be vacated.  Persons wanting to set up another camp can only do so outside of a 5 mile radius of the original campsite. However, residing on the Forest is not permitted. Must have a residence outside of the National Forest. (Forest Order 0412-569)

Do you have more questions about recreating on the National Forest? Please see our Recreation Frequently Asked Questions here. 

Recreation.gov

Reservations for Cold Springs, Grouse, Spring Creek, and Upper Payette Lake campgrounds, and Paddy Flat, Buck Park and Burgdorf Guard Stations can now be made in advance by visiting the website at: www.recreation.gov. The best place to make, modify, or cancel a reservation is online through the Recreation.gov website. Chat support through the Recreation.gov website is also available.

If you are more spontaneous and don't plan ahead, some sites at these units will still be available for first-come first-serve campers. Reservations or early arrival are recommended for holiday weekends.

You can also pay for your first-come, first-served campsite with your smartphone through the recreation.gov app. Digital payment, known as Scan and Pay, is available for first-come, first-served campsites only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you can pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app. Download the free Recreation.gov mobile app on Android or iOS prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service. 

Don't like or want to pay with the QR code and your smart phone? Use the fee envelope and fee tube for cash payments, just like you always have!