3.8534 reviews
Price
$15 - $35/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
6 campsites
Season
Open season May 19 -...
Cell
Unknown
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Price
$15 - $35/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
6 campsites
Season
Open season May 19 -...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
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Kayakers and rafters win here: the South Fork Payette launch is right across the road, the Deadwood Ridge trailhead starts on-site, and riverside sites trade road visibility for genuine river sound. Aim for those spots and arrive Friday morning in summer.
Privacy matters to you: every site sits in plain view of the road, day-use rafters cycle through and drain the vault toilet paper, and trailers over 15 feet won't fit the driveways. Bring your own TP regardless.
Reference information about Deadwood Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>The Deadwood Campground<strong> </strong>is a small campground that is located at the scenic confluence of the Deadwood River and the South Fork of the Payette River on the Banks-Lowman Road 17.</p><p>Visitors enjoy rafting, kayaking and fishing on the South Fork Payette River, and hiking the nearby trails. The campground is adjacent from the river access point.</p><p><strong>Natural Features:</strong></p><p>The campground is situated at the foot of a forested hillside. Towering Ponderosa pines are scattered throughout the site, offering partial shade. Summer wildflowers dot the landscape.</p><p><strong>Recreation:</strong></p><p>The Deadwood Ridge trailhead is located in this campground, and the campground also serves as a river access point for the South Fork of the Payette River.</p><p>Camping use at this site is moderate. Driveway lengths for RV's are limited to camp trailers less than 15 feet in length.</p><p><strong>Nearby Attractions:</strong></p><p>Numerous natural hot springs pools can be found along the Banks-Lowman Highway, also known as the Wildlife Canyon Scenic Byway. The area offers scenic views, wildlife watching, historical information kiosks and several trail opportunities.<br /><br />Whitewater rafting and kayaking are popular activities on the South Fork and Main Payette Rivers. Several companies in the area offer guided half and full-day trips.</p><p><<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Jxes7ADgA7w?si=uJsWgu5HzqNjoGhj" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p>
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Summer brings the best conditions: daytime highs in the mid-70s to mid-80s°F, nights dropping to 45-55°F. The rivers warm enough for swimming, rafting, and boating. Trails clear of snow, wildflowers linger into July. Late May can still see frost in the mornings. By September, evening temperatures approach freezing again. Pack layers and rain gear for shoulder seasons.
Peak season: warm days, open trails, rivers warm for swimming/boating; campground fills on weekends.
Open to dispersed camping after Sept. 30 until the snow flies. No water, trash or toilet services after Sept. 30.
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