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Group campsite · USDA Forest Service · Boise National Forest Season: Mid-May to End of September Status: none Reservations: Make your reservations at www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. Maximum number of guests is 50. Extra vehicle fees may apply. 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. The North Fork Payette River flows next to the highway, where whitewater rafting and kayaking are popular activities. 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 kayaking. The Payette Whitewater Roundup is held annually in July along different sections of the river. Official page: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/boise/recarea/?recid=5038 Source: USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go.
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