Swinging Bridge
Swinging Bridge is a national forest campground in Idaho. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Idaho
- Coordinates
- 44.17156, -116.12096
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing
- 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 Swinging Bridge
Overview Swinging Bridge Campground is located 10 miles north of Banks, Idaho just off Highway 55 at an elevation of 4,000 feet. The North Fork Payette River flows next to the highway, where extreme kayaking is a popular activity. 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 The campground contains single-family sites, each with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets are provided. Roads and parking spurs are paved. Because of its proximity to the highway, some noise from passing traffic is to be expected. Natural Features The campground is situated is 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.
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
- 107 designated routes (258 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swinging Bridge | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Canyon Campground | National forest campground | 1.2 mi | — | — |
| Cold Springs Group Campground | National forest group campground | 1.6 mi | — | — |
| Cold Springs Campground - Boise NF (ID) | National forest campground | 1.6 mi | — | No hookups |
| Canyon Campground | Private campground | 1.6 mi | — | — |
| Big Eddy Campground | Private campground | 3.4 mi | — | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites, Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.