Big Eddy Campground

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This site may be free, but we couldn't confirm it. Check the official page before you go. Campground · USDA Forest Service · Boise National Forest Season: Mid-May to End of September Status: none Reservations: No reservations are necessary. This campground is on a first come, first serve basis. This is a fee campground. Fee envelopes and a collection box are provided near the entrance. Please bring cash or… Big Eddy Campground is located approximately 15 miles north of Banks, Idaho, just off 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. Big Eddy used to be a water stop for the old steam engines. The foundation of the old water tower can still be seen across the river. Big Eddy 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. Natural Features: 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. Recreation: The North Fork Payette River is a very popular location for whitewater rafting and… Official page: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/boise/recarea/?recid=5033 Source: USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go.

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