4.3552 reviewsPrice
$15 - $35/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
8 campsites
Season
Beginning of May - E...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$15 - $35/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
8 campsites
Season
Beginning of May - E...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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Anglers and mountain bikers who can snag a creek-side site early: short paths lead straight to the water, and the One Spoon and Rattlesnake trails are right there. Summer nights cool into the mid-40s, firewood is $5 a bundle a quarter-mile out, and Crouch covers resupply 10 miles
Highway noise reaches camp and neighboring campers are closer than the loop looks on paper. Declining recent reviews flag more incidents with off-leash dogs and inconsiderate groups, and there's zero trash service, so every bag leaves with you.
Reference information about Tie Creek Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>Tie Creek Campground is one of 5 campgrounds that lie along the Middle Fork of the Payette River, north of Garden Valley.</p><p><strong>Natural Features:</strong></p><p>The campground is situated on the banks of the Middle Fork Payette River among Douglas fir and lodgepole pine trees, which offer partial shade. A few sites offer river views through the dense vegetation on the banks.</p><p>A variety of wildlife makes its home in the Middle Fork drainage, including deer, elk and red-tailed hawks.</p><p><strong>Recreation:</strong></p><p>The Middle Fork Payette River offers good to excellent fishing most of the year. Anglers cast for whitefish and rainbow trout.</p><p>Many trails for hiking, mountain biking, horseback and ATV riding can be found in the area. Check on the Boise National Forest map and the Emmett Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) for information about trails and road open to OHV use. The One Spoon Trail, Rattlesnake Trail and 465 ATV Trail are all in the vicinity of the campground.</p><p>In-season big game hunting for deer, elk and bear is a popular activity in the surrounding mountains.</p>
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Summer is the window here. Daytime temps run 70-85°F from June through August, dropping to the mid-40s or low 50s at night. Long daylight hours let you fish in the morning, bike in the afternoon, and still have time to grill dinner. Afternoons occasionally bring quick showers. The dirt access road kicks up dust when traffic picks up on holiday weekends. Fire restrictions kick in most summers, so check before you go. Snow closes the area by late fall and doesn't melt out until May.
Peak season; books fast on summer weekends and praised for fishing, hiking and biking.
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Tie Creek Campground offers essential facilities for campers, notably featuring tables, grills, and fire pits at all units. Restrooms and potable water are available on-site. "Great campground by the river! Two bathrooms for both genders" was noted by one reviewer, emphasizing restroom accessibility. Additionally, a water pump provides fresh drinking water and is described positively by campers. However, trash disposal is unavailable at the site, requiring campers to pack out their waste.
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