Cold Springs Campground - Boise NF (ID)
Cold Springs Campground - Boise NF (ID) is a national forest campground in Idaho. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Idaho
- Coordinates
- 44.19333, -116.11278
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Water Sports
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 541-351-1182
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Cold Springs Campground - Boise NF (ID)
Overview Cold Springs Campground is one of four campgrounds along Idaho's State Highway 55, next to the North Fork of the Payette River. This area is a popular location for river rafting trips and camping. This campground rests at 3,878 feet. Recreation The North Fork of the Payette River is a very popular location for expert kayaking. Whitewater rafting is nearby on the Main and South Fork sections of the Payette River. Anglers will find good to excellent fishing for whitefish and rainbow trout. Facilities This campground has five sites situated as a group area, each with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets are provided. Because of its proximity to the highway, some noise from passing traffic is to be expected. Natural Features The campground is situated in a scenic canyon just above Highway 55. The mountains are forested with a mix of ponderosa and lodgepole pines and shade is plentiful within most of the campground. Summer days are warm, reaching 80-90 degrees; nights are cooler. Nearby Attractions Near the boat and kayak launch of the Payette River.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Maverik · 42 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 130 designated routes (310 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Springs Group Campground | National forest group campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Canyon Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Canyon Campground | National forest campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Swinging Bridge | Private campground | 1.5 mi | — | — |
| Swinging Bridge | National forest campground | 1.6 mi | — | No hookups |
| Big Eddy Campground | Private campground | 1.9 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.