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$120/night
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5 campsites
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EMMETT RANGER DISTRICT, 1857 HIGHWAY 16, SUITE A, EMMETT, ID, 83617, USA
You want river access for fishing or floating and value shade over silence.
Highway noise or wildlife activity would detract from your trip.
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<p>Cold Springs Campground is a group campground located 12.5 miles north of Banks, Idaho just off State Highway 55 at an elevation of 4,000 feet. 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>The North Fork Payette River flows next to the highway, where whitewater rafting and kayaking are popular activities.</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>
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Best season: summer. Summer is the best time to visit Cold Springs because the North Fork Payette is at its most inviting — daytime temperatures commonly reach 80–90°F while nights cool into the mid‑40s to mid‑50s, making river floats, fishing and boating comfortable and refreshing. The campground is open for peak season (May 23–Sept 6), so services and access are reliable and outfitters on Highway 55 are operating; weekday stays feel fairly peaceful while holiday weekends can be busy. Summer also offers the most-st Peak months: July, August, June, September Avoid: October, November, December, January
Open May 23–Sept 6; summer days 80–90°F ideal for water sports, though August caterpillars reported.
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Cold Springs Campground offers a modest set of amenities that emphasize its group camping nature. The campground features five sites designed as a group area, with each equipped with a picnic table and a campfire ring. Vault toilets are provided. There is a hand pump for drinking water, and the campground has paved roads and river access. Shade is plentiful due to the mix of ponderosa and lodgepole pines. However, campers should be aware of its proximity to Highway 55, which results in some noise from passing traffic.
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