Picnicking
The Payette National Forest provides tables and grills at designated campgrounds. There are many day use areas set up with tables for a relaxing, scenic picnic.
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Kiwanis Campground
This is a one-unit campsite along Mann Creek. It is next to the road so it can be noisy and dusty. There is no potable water available at the site, so come prepared with your own.Typical season of…
Paddy Flat Camping Area
This is a small, two-unit dispersed camping site that is great if you have stock or want some peace and quiet.
Paradise Campground
These three dispersed campsites are on the edge of Mann Creek. This is a great area to explore on a mountain bike. Backcountry roads and trails cover miles of the Hitt Mountains.
Rapid Creek Camping Area
This is a small, quiet two-unit dispersed camping area located in the Paddy Flat area. Adjacent to Rapid Creek.
Sheep Rock Trailhead
Access to this trail takes some driving along a long dirt road, but once there you are treated to a gentle 1/2 mile trail that leads you to a scenic overlook of Hells Canyon. Interpretive signs are…
Smokejumper Base Interpretive Site
The McCall Smokejumper Base is one of only four Forest Service smokejumper training bases in the United States. The complex includes smokejumper training unit, paraloft, Payette Intergaency Fire…
Smokey Boulder Camping Area
Numerous dispersed camp sites located along Smokey Boulder Road #074. Busiest during hunting season in September and October. Pack it in pack it out. No water. Some sites contain fire rings and…
Spring Creek Campground
Site Closed
This campground is located along the peaceful and relaxing Spring Creek. Tall Ponderosa Pine and fir trees shade you by day, which is important because, although the site is located at 4750 feet…
Spring Creek Group Picnic Site
Day use only reservation site good for parties of 25 - 100. Site has a group fire ring with benches, tables, and a vault toilet. Next to the Spring Creek Campground. Parking available for about 25…