Campsites & amenities
Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.
- Campsites
- 7
- Max rig length
- 40 ft
About this campground
Overview Swinging Bridge Campground is located 10 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 extreme kayaking is a popular activity.Recreation The North Fork of the Payette River is a very popular location for expert kayaking. Whitewater rafting is nearby on the Main and South Fork sections of the Payette River. Anglers will find good to excellent fishing for whitefish and rainbow trout.Facilities The campground contains single-family sites, each with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets are provided. Roads and parking spurs are paved. Because of its proximity to the highway, some noise from passing traffic is to be expected.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.
Getting there
From Horseshoe Bend, ID, take State Rt. 55 north for 21.5 miles to the campground sign. Turn left after the sign into the campground(on west side of highway).
Activities
- CAMPING
- BOATING
- FISHING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Cold Springs Campground - Boise NF (ID)Boise National Forest2 mi
- Banks River AccessBoise National Forest6 mi
- Payette River: ConfluencePayette River Corridor7 mi
- Payette River: Deer CreekPayette River Corridor7 mi
- Kyaott TrailheadBoise National Forest9 mi
- Smith's Ferry Snowmobiling AdventuresBoise National Forest9 mi
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