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$120/night
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5 campsites
Season
Open from May 23 to ...
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Unknown
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Price
$120/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
5 campsites
Season
Open from May 23 to ...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
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EMMETT RANGER DISTRICT, 1857 HIGHWAY 16, SUITE A
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<p><strong>Peace Valley Group Campground</strong> is located just 27 miles north of Garden Valley, Idaho, at an approximate elevation of 4,591 feet. The beautiful Peace Valley offers excellent hiking, fishing and hunting opportunities.</p><p><strong>Natural Features:</strong></p><p>The surrounding area consists of high, forested mountains and steep valleys. The campground lies close to an experimental forest and a fire lookout.</p><p>A variety of wildlife makes its home in and around Peace Valley, including deer, elk, bald eagles and red-tailed hawks.</p><p><strong>Recreation:</strong></p><p>Peace Valley offers several trails for hiking, mountain biking, horseback and off-road vehicle riding. Peace Creek Trail and Bitter Creek Trail both begin nearby. The Rattlesnake Trail and 465 ATV Trail are in the vicinity of the campground. Check with the Emmett Ranger District Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) and the Boise National Forest map for areas of OHV riding on roads and trails in the area.</p><p>Peace Creek and nearby Silver Creek offer excellent fishing most of the year. Anglers cast for whitefish and rainbow trout.</p><p>In-season big game hunting for deer, elk and bear is a popular activity in the surrounding mountains.</p><p><strong>Nearby Attractions:</strong></p><p>Silver Creek Plunge, a privately developed hot springs resort, is 2.5 miles away with a hot springs pool, general store, concessions, volleyball and basketball courts, playground and horseshoe pits.</p>
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Best season: summer. Summer offers the clearest access and the most reliable conditions at this 4,591 ft mountain site — daytime highs are typically in the mid-50s to mid-60s °F (around 55–65°F / 13–18°C) with crisp nights near freezing (around 32–40°F / 0–5°C). Trails and creek-side fishing are at their peak after snowmelt, wildflowers and accessible mountain-biking routes are abundant, and wildlife viewing is excellent along Peace and Silver Creeks. Crowds are generally light-to-moderate because the campground is Peak months: July, August, June, May Avoid: September, October, November, December
Peak season with trails and fishing; reports of hot weather, ground wasps and maintenance issues in summer.
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Peace Valley Campground offers an intimate camping experience with a single group site that can accommodate up to 50 people. Amenities include picnic tables, campfire rings, grills, a small picnic shelter, and parking spurs for RVs up to 30 feet. Drinking water is available, but reviews express concerns regarding rust in the water quality. Vault toilets are provided but have been described as "kinda dirty." Accessibility is emphasized, ensuring facilities cater to diverse needs.
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