So Much To Do & See
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. Click here for an in-depth look at the Payette National Forest's niche.
Are you looking for your next great adventure?
Whether you are looking for details on day hikes, convenient campgrounds, or an awesome ATV ride, here are some resources to get you on the road to your next outing:
Recreation.gov: Reservations for individual or group sites at Cold Springs, Grouse, Spring Creek, and Upper Payette Lake campgrounds can now be made in advance.
Payette National Forest Interactive Trail Status Map: Check out this link for information about the maintenance status of trails on the Payette National Forest.
Interactive Visitor Map: For all things recreation on the National Forests, check out this link, or scroll down to the Recreation Map below. You’ll find information on campgrounds, trails and trailheads, picnicking, water play and more! Check out the link to learn about any National Forest in the country. It’s All Yours.
Some tips to help you enjoy your recreation experience...
Be Careful with Fire! Never leave your campfire unattended. When you leave, put it out, dead out! See Forest Orders for any current fire restrictions. Click here to listen to the 30 second Campfire Podcast or here for the transcript.
FIREWORKS are not allowed on the National Forest.
Bag your trash and take it home with you. Help us keep our forests clean and green by "Packing It Out!"
When camping or picnicking, please keep your site clean, free from trash and food. Otherwise animals and insects are attracted to your site.
Human waste is a big problem when thousands of people converge on the Forest. Please see Leave No Trace - Dispose of Waste Properly for detailed instructions on handling this "delicate" situation.
Driving motorized vehicles on the Forest
Keep motor vehicles on designated routes and areas. If you plan on camping, driving off-highway vehicles, hunting, or exploring the backcountry, get a free Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) to know which roads are open to motor vehicle use. Know before you go. This map is also available for download on the Avenza app.
With your help, we can protect our natural resources for future generations. Thank you!
Sharing the trail with horses
When encountering a horse on a trail, remember it is us humans who have control over our actions and the ability to communicate with each other. The horse can spook and take an action that may not be desirable. The best way to approach a horse is to STOP, Communicate with the Rider, and Move to the Side of the Trail.
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