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  3. Cold Springs Campground - Boise Nf (Id)

Camping at Cold Springs Campground - Boise Nf (Id) near Emmett

Public campground · Emmett · 1 campsite · 1 group

A forested campground near trout fishing, hiking, and mountain biking.

About this campground

Cold Springs Campground sits at about 3,878 feet on the west side of State Highway 55 along the North Fork of the Payette River, roughly 41 miles north of Boise and just past the small community of Banks. The canyon here is forested with a mix of ponderosa and lodgepole pines, and most of the single campsite is shaded by the trees.

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At a glance

  • RV fit varies by site

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Pets welcome
  • Vault toilets
  • River or water access
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Price
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group standard nonelectric
––$120

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

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Amenities & location

  • Drinking Water Hand Pump
  • Paved Roads
  • River Access
  • Vault Toilets
Check-in
2:00 PM
Checkout
12:00 PM
Pets
Allowed (per listing)

Location

EMMETT RANGER DISTRICT
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Cold Springs Campground - Boise Nf (Id): questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Cold Springs Campground - Boise Nf (Id)?
Longest RV site listed: 12 ft (1 of 1 RV site list a length) (per the listing)
Does Cold Springs Campground - Boise Nf (Id) have RV hookups?
Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Cold Springs Campground - Boise Nf (Id)?
Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Cold Springs Campground - Boise Nf (Id)?
Allowed (per the listing)
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At a glance

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Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 12 ft (1 of 1 RV site list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 0 pull-through, 1 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 1 paved site driveways
Pets
Listing Allowed
Water
Listing Drinking water listed
Shade
Listing 0 of 1 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
Price
Listing Lowest listed rate $120/night (live price once you pick dates)
Getting there
Listing EMMETT RANGER DISTRICT (map in Location below)
Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground

Reviews

Recent guest reviews

Clinton M ★ 3 · Jul 2022
There was bears in camp. Camp host and forest service didn't seem to care.
Jennifer F ★ 2 · Jan 2020
We went in August and were unaware that poisonous caterpillars would literally be EVERYWHERE!! They were covering the bathroom doors, inside the bathroom, all over the water pump, and falling out of trees. Not sure if this happens every year or if August 2019 was a fluke of a year, but it was so bad that our group decided to only stay one night of our two night stay. We get that we are camping in the wilderness, but it would have been nice to see that warning online instead of when we arrived at the site. Plus, this is site is right off the highway so you do hear cars all night long.
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Caddyshack RV Space

6.7 mi from Cold Springs Campground - Boise Nf (Id) (straight-line)
Sites from $30/night
$60 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Garden Valley River Access Campsite

7.8 mi from Cold Springs Campground - Boise Nf (Id) (straight-line)
Sites from $32/night
$64 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights37 sites open for every night

Clear Creek Station RV Park

15.8 mi from Cold Springs Campground - Boise Nf (Id) (straight-line)
Sites from $15/night
$30 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Spot2Nite · you book on their site
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0 individual reservable campsites from Recreation.gov, checked Nov 7 · 1 group site listed separately. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Group standard nonelectric (group)

1 site · $120/night

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Boise River Guided Rafting and Wildlife Tour 40 mi · 3 hr · from $70/person
    • Culinary and Cultural Tour of Boise 40 mi · 3 hr · from $152/person
  3. Optional full-day extension

    Longer tours — plan travel time before and after.

    • 1/2 Day Whitewater Rafting Trip near Boise, ID 40 mi · 2.5 hr · from $90/person
Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 1 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 12 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

2021 Jayco Jay Feather Micro 12SRK
2021 Jayco Jay Feather Micro 12SRK

Travel trailer · 12 ft · sleeps 2 · 40 mi from campground

$79/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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POPPY THE PNW VAN! A 2019 Mercedes Sprinter ready for adventure.
POPPY THE PNW VAN! A 2019 Mercedes Sprinter ready for adventure.

Camper van · 12 ft · sleeps 2 · 245 mi from campground

$225/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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Things to do

Activities near Cold Springs Campground - Boise Nf (Id)

Bookable tours nearby

Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

Boise River Guided Rafting and Wildlife Tour
Boise River Guided Rafting and Wildlife Tour

40 mi · 3 hr · from $70/person

1/2 Day Whitewater Rafting Trip near Boise, ID
1/2 Day Whitewater Rafting Trip near Boise, ID

40 mi · 2.5 hr · from $90/person

Culinary and Cultural Tour of Boise
Culinary and Cultural Tour of Boise

40 mi · 3 hr · from $152/person

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Downtown Boise's Best Brunch Experience
Downtown Boise's Best Brunch Experience

40 mi · 2.5 hr · from $152/person

Best time to go

Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

  • Peak season May 22–Sep 6: RV & Tent $120 per night
Boise River Urban Wine Walk: Sip & Stroll Through Urban Wineries
Boise River Urban Wine Walk: Sip & Stroll Through Urban Wineries

40 mi · 3.5 hr · from $189/person

Awesome Scavenger Hunt: Boise Hidden Treasures
Awesome Scavenger Hunt: Boise Hidden Treasures

40 mi · 2 hr · from $12/person

Spuds and Spokes A Boise Bicycle Foodie Journey
Spuds and Spokes A Boise Bicycle Foodie Journey

40 mi · 4 hr · from $199/person

Salmon River Full-Day Whitewater Rafting Adventure
Salmon River Full-Day Whitewater Rafting Adventure

50 mi · 8 hr · from $121/person

Salmon River Half-Day Afternoon Whitewater Rafting
Salmon River Half-Day Afternoon Whitewater Rafting

50 mi · 3.5 hr · from $89/person