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Emmett Ranger District

The Emmett Ranger District encompasses 350,000 acres of National Forest. The District manages more than 150 camping units in 21 developed campgrounds. There are additional dispersed camping opportunities across the District and some of these even include a few facilities such as toilets and ramps. There are three cabins that are available for rental, with one cabin available throughout the year.

There are also many hot springs across the district, and five of these are found near our trails and campgrounds. There are over 150 miles of trails to meet needs for motorized and non-motorized use. All campers please remember that there is a 14-day limit for camping at the same campsite, or within a 5-mile radius of the same campsite in any undeveloped area or developed campground during any 28-day period.

SPRING AND SUMMER HIGHLIGHTS:  might include fishing along the Middle Fork Payette River. Riding motorcycles or ATVs and hiking on one of the many trails are all fun activities while camping at the Silver Creek Campground.

Make your reservations (including Payette River System Passes) at www.recreation.gov

Emmett Ranger District Contact Information and Hours

Recreation Sites

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Big Eddy Campground

Site Open
Picnicking Scenic Drives Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Water Activities
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…

Boiling Springs Campground

Site Open
Picnicking Scenic Drives Hiking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Water Activities
Boiling Springs Campground is located north of Garden Valley along the scenic Middle Fork of the Payette River.Natural Features:The Campground is located in a narrow mountain valley situated between…

Boiling Springs Rental Cabin

Site Open
Biking Hiking Outdoor Science and Learning Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Water Activities Off Highway Vehicles (OHV)
Boiling Springs cabin is a popular destination for those who enjoy soaking in mineral hot springs. The hot springs at the cabin site, as well as others in the vicinity, have very little silt and…

Canyon Creek Campground

Site Open
Picnicking Scenic Drives Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Water Activities
Canyon Creek Campground is located approximately 12 miles north of Banks, Idaho just off State Highway 55 at an elevation of 4,000 feet. The North Fork Payette River flows next to the highway, where…

Cartwright Ridge Campground

Site Open
Hiking Picnicking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Water Activities
Cartwright Ridge Campground is located on the shores of the scenic Sage Hen Reservoir in the Boise National Forest, perched at an elevation of 4,800 feet. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing and…

Cold Springs Campground (Group ONLY )

Site Open
Picnicking Scenic Drives Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Water Activities
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…

Deadwood Lookout Rental Cabin

Biking Hiking Outdoor Science and Learning Off Highway Vehicles (OHV)
Deadwood Lookout Rental Cabin is a historic former Forest Service fire lookout on Deadwood Mountain. The structure provides sweeping panoramic views of the surrounding forest, making this a unique…

Last updated March 24th, 2025