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Water Activities

Many lakes, rivers and streams across the Payette National Forest provide many opportunities for water play. 

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Big Bar Camping Area

Hiking Outdoor Science and Learning Water Activities
This is a large dispersed camping area along the Snake River in Hells Canyon. There are no formal parking or camping units. The camping area is used by both tent campers and RVs. Few amenities exist.…

Cold Springs Campground

Site Open
Fishing Water Activities Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV)
This popular campground is located approximately 3/4 mile from Lost Valley Reservoir at an elevation of 4,850'. The campground is set in an open meadow lined with Ponderosa Pine and Douglas Fir. The…

Eagle Bar Camping Area and Trailhead

Hiking Water Activities
Eagle Bar Camping Area and Trailhead provides access to Deep Creek Trail #219 (across the road). There is a dispersed camping area and boat launch along the river. There is also an Idaho Power…

Grouse Campground

Site Open
Water Activities
Grouse Campground is situated along the shore of Goose Lake, among an Engelmann Spruce and Lodgepole Pine forest at an elevation of 6,350'. Each of 21 sites includes a picnic table and fire ring.…

Grouse Picnic Site & Boat Ramp

Picnicking Water Activities
The picnic site is available on a first come first serve basis and is located within the Grouse Campground. The picnic site is located on the banks of Goose Lake, next to the boat ramp. This location…

Hazard Lake Campground

Site Open
Water Activities
Situated along the shore of Hazard Lake at an elevation of 7,050’, Hazard Lake Campground presents convenient lakeside access and abundant recreational opportunities. Each of 12 sites includes a…

Indian Point Camping Area

Water Activities
This dispersed walk-in 3 unit campground is located along the East Fork of the South Fork of the Salmon River. The site is popular with boaters floating the East Fork of the South Fork Salmon River.…

Mann Creek Campground

Site Open
Water Activities Fishing
Located on Bureau of Reclamation land and operated by the Payette National Forest, Mann Creek Campground offers 13 sites, several of which are accessible for people with disabilities. Picnic tables,…

Old East Fork Camping Area

Horse Riding and Camping Scenic Drives Fishing Water Activities
This is a dispersed camping area located along the East Fork of the South Fork of the Salmon River. The site is full during the Yellow Pine Harmonica Festival held in late July to early August most…

Last updated February 25, 2025