Chinook
Chinook is a national forest campground in Idaho.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Idaho
- Coordinates
- 45.21406, -115.80872
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/payette/recarea/?recid=26933
About Chinook
Forested campground situated along the Secesh River at an elevation of 5,650'. Each of nine sites includes a picnic table, fire ring, and several are equipped for stock use. There is typically potable water available June - September. All sites are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. There are no hookups or trash receptacles. Please pack out your trash. Local activities include fly fishing, mountain biking, and hiking. The Secesh River Trail #080 and Loon Lake Trail #081 both comprise a portion of the popular Loon Lake Loop and depart directly from the campground. The historic town of Warren as well as Burgdorf Hot Springs are within easy driving distance.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Red River Rv Dump · 41 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 88 designated routes (292 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruby Meadows Dispersed | National forest camping area | 5.2 mi | — | — |
| Halls Gulch Dispersed | National forest camping area | 5.5 mi | — | — |
| Burgdorf Campground | National forest campground | 6.4 mi | — | — |
| Jeanette | National forest campground | 6.9 mi | — | — |
| California Lake Dispersed | National forest camping area | 8.1 mi | — | — |
| Lake Creek Dispersed | National forest camping area | 8.3 mi | — | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.