Cold Springs Campground - Payette NF (ID) campground

Cold Springs Campground - Payette NF (ID)

Mixed (reservable + first-come)
35 campsites
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35

Total Campsites

Campground

13

Reservable Sites

Mixed (reservable + first-come)

5

Accessible

ADA-compliant sites

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.
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Campsite Inventory

35 sites to choose from

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

30total sites

11

Reservable

2

Accessible

MANAGEMENT

3total sites

0

Reservable

3

Accessible

GROUP STANDARD NONELECTRIC

2total sites

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

Mixed (reservable + first-come)

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?

See this page for location details and directions.

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