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$20 - $35/night
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6 campsites
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Price
$20 - $35/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
6 campsites
Season
This area is accessi...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
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Whitewater paddlers and trout anglers get the most out of this spot: the river is right there, the Payette Whitewater Roundup runs in July, and rainbow trout fishing rates good to excellent. Six sites means it stays uncrowded even on summer weekends.
No potable water on-site, so you'll need to haul everything in. Cash or check only for the $20-35 fee, first-come with no reservations, and it's closed by snow from late October through mid-April.
Reference information about Canyon Creek Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>Canyon Creek Campground is located approximately 12 miles north of Banks, Idaho just off State Highway 55 at an elevation of 4,000 feet. The North Fork Payette River flows next to the highway, where whitewater rafting and kayaking are popular activities.</p><p>The Campground is one of 4 campgrounds that lie along State Highway 55, on the North Fork of the Payette River between Banks and Smiths Ferry.</p><p><strong>Natural Features:</strong></p><p>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.</p><p><strong>Recreation:</strong></p><p>The North Fork Payette River is a very popular location for whitewater rafting and kayaking. The Payette Whitewater Roundup is held annually in July along different sections of the river.</p><p>Anglers will find good to excellent fishing for whitefish and rainbow trout.</p>
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Mid-May through September is when most people visit. Summer days hit 80-90°F with nights dropping into the 40s and 50s. That temperature swing makes for warm afternoons on the river and cool sleeping weather. The North Fork Payette runs full through summer, ideal for paddlers and commercial whitewater trips. Trails and boat access points stay clear until fall. Weekends get busier during peak season, but the small site count means it never feels crowded. Winter brings snow and ice that close the campground entirely.
Mid-May–Sept is peak season; summer days 80–90°F and active boating/kayaking on the river.
Potable water is not available at this site.
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