
Cold Springs Campground - Payette NF (ID)
35
Total Campsites
Campground
13
Reservable Sites
Mixed (reservable + first-come)
5
Accessible
ADA-compliant sites
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Organization
Managing agency
Overview
About Cold Springs Campground - Payette NF (ID)
Overview Cold Springs Campground is located near Lost Valley Reservoir, just 10 miles from New Meadows, Idaho. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing and swimming. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service. Recreation Lost Valley Reservoir is just 3/4-mile from the campground, offering boating, canoeing and fishing opportunities. On the north end of the reservoir is the Lost Creek Interpretive Site, an excellent location for bird watching. Facilities Lost Valley Reservoir is just 3/4-mile from the campground, offering boating, canoeing and fishing opportunities. On the north end of the reservoir is the Lost Creek Interpretive Site, an excellent location for bird watching. Natural Features The campground is set in an open meadow lined with ponderosa pines and fir trees at an elevation of 5,000 feet. A few sites are shaded, but most are not. Summer wildflowers are abundant. Nearby Attractions Lost Valley Reservoir is less then a mile from the campground.
- 35 total campsites listed.
- 13 reservable sites plus first-come options.
- 5 accessible campsites listed.
- Most common site type: standard nonelectric (30).
- Map coordinates are available for trip planning.


Campsite Inventory
35 sites to choose from
STANDARD NONELECTRIC
11
Reservable
2
Accessible
MANAGEMENT
0
Reservable
3
Accessible
GROUP STANDARD NONELECTRIC
2
Reservable
0
Accessible
Amenities & Details
Everything you need to know
ACCESSIBLE PIT TOILETS
Accessible Pit Toilets
Accessibility
Yes
Campfire Allowed
Yes
Site capacity
Double, Group, Single
Check-in time
2:00 PM, 2:15 PM
Check-out time
11:00 AM, 2:00 PM
Double Driveway
Yes
Driveway entry
Back-In, Pull-Through
Driveway length (ft)
120, 22, 29, 32
Driveway surface
Gravel
Fire Pit
Yes
Max guests
10, 50, 75, 8
Max vehicle length (ft)
24
Minimum guests
Yes, 10
Pets allowed
Yes
Picnic Table
Yes
Shade
Full
Site width (ft)
10, 11, 12, 14
Reservations & Contact
Plan your stay
Phone
208-634-0400
Getting There
From New Meadows, Idaho, take Highway 95 west for 8 miles. Turn onto Forest Road 089, located at the Pine Ridge Store junction. Take the gravel road approximately 2 miles to a fork. Turn left and follow the signs to the campground.
FAQ
Common questions
Everything you need to know before your trip to Cold Springs Campground - Payette NF (ID).
How do reservations work for Cold Springs Campground - Payette NF (ID)?
Reservation availability for Cold Springs Campground - Payette NF (ID) can vary by season and campsite type. Check the contact and access section before booking.
What campsite types are available at Cold Springs Campground - Payette NF (ID)?
Cold Springs Campground - Payette NF (ID) currently lists STANDARD NONELECTRIC (30), MANAGEMENT (3), GROUP STANDARD NONELECTRIC (2).
Where is Cold Springs Campground - Payette NF (ID) located?
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