Canyon Creek Campground

📌 N. Payette River Area 📍 44.187037,-116.114971 ⛰ 3,840 ft

Canyon Creek Campground is one of four campgrounds located along Hwy 55 on the North Fork of the Payette River between Banks and Smiths Ferry, Idaho. The campground is across the highway from the river. The campground is often used by kayakers and rafters because it is only a few miles from Banks, Idaho which is known for its whitewater access. It can be a bit noisy at night due to highway traffic. The name is Canyon Creek Campground on the forest service website but only Canyon on the sign as well as on Google Maps. Not sure which is the official name.

Amenities

Campsites

Canyon Creek Campground has 6 camping sites, 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 a tent or you can park an RV. There is not a host on site.

Water

There is drinking water at the campground from a hand pump.

Restroom

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

Electricity

There is no electricity at Canyon Creek Campground.

Phone Service

There is not a telephone at Canyon Creek Campground. The nearest telephone is a few miles to the south at Banks.

Garbage Services

You must carry out your own garbage at Canyon Creek Campground.

Recreation

Fishing

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

Boating

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

Swimming

There are nice sandy beaches across the highway along the river. We are not swimmers but our kids waded and we had a good time.

Wildlife

We have seen deer in the campground, and I hear hunting is good both sides of the river during hunting season.

Fees & Reservations

Fee Schedule

As of April 2017 single campsites are $12 per day. $6 for day use.

Reservations

These sites can not be reserved.

Fees & Res.

These sites cannot be reserved. As of April 2017, single campsites are $12 per day. $6 for day use. Currently (February 2025) the forest service website does not show the fee schedule.

Getting There

From Boise, drive 41 miles north on Idaho State Road 55 to the campground. It is a few miles north of Banks, Idaho.

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