Big Eddy Campground

📌 N. Payette River Area 📍 44.220565,-116.106732 ⛰ 4,092 ft

Big Eddy Campground is one of four campgrounds located along Hwy 55 on the North Fork of the Payette River between Banks and Smiths Ferry. The campground is right along the river. It is often used by kayakers and rafters because it is close to Banks, Idaho, which is known for white water rafting and kayaking trips. It can be a bit noisy at night due to highway traffic, but it is a nice little place to camp.

Amenities

Campsites

Big Eddy Campground has 4 campsites, 3 of which can accommodate an RV up to 30 ft. long. The camping sites include a fire pit and a picnic table. There are places to put tents or you can park an RV.

Water

There is no drinking water in the campground.

Restroom

There is a vault style toilet in the campground which is handicap accessible.

Electricity

There is no electricity at Big Eddy Campground.

Host On-Site

There is not a host on site.

Phone Service

There is not a telephone at Big Eddy Campground. The nearest telephone is 9 mi. south at Banks. Cell reception is unlikely.

Garbage Services

You must carry out your own garbage at Big Eddy Campground.

Recreation

Fishing

There is great trout fishing as well as whitefish along the North Fork of the Payette River.

Boating

There is white water boat access for rafting and kayaking on the Payette River near Banks, Idaho.

Swimming

There are nice sandy beaches along the river. We are not swimmers but our kids waded and we had a good time. These little beaches are probably what we liked best camping here.

Wildlife

We have seen deer in our campground, and I hear hunting is good both sides of the river during hunting season. There are black bear in this area however we have never seen one or their handiwork here.

Fees & Reservations

Fee Schedule

As of April 2017 campsites are $15 per day. Additional vehicles are $5 per day. $8 for day use.

Reservations

These campsites are available on a first come first serve basis.

Fees & Res.

The Boise National Forest website does not include a fee(as of 1/11/25) however the last time I went by it was $15 per night no reservations.

Getting There

From Boise, drive 44 miles north on Idaho State Road 55 to the campground. It is nine miles north of Banks, Idaho.

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