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Brownlee

Federal campground in Payette National Forest

Location: Cambridge, ID, ID

Price: From $10 per night

Rating: 5 out of 5 (1 reviews)

Season: May through October

This 11-unit campground is located in Ponderosa pine trees offering shade on a hot summer day. Sites are located a few miles off the main Hwy 71, so it is peaceful and quiet. This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/brownlee to be notified when sites open up.

This 11-unit campground is nestled in Ponderosa pine trees offering shade and a peaceful, quiet setting located a few miles off the main highway. At just $10/night, it's an affordable option for tent camping.

Wildlife alert: Gray wolves, American elk, and mule deer inhabit the area. Also present: dusky grouse, western red-tailed hawks, pileated woodpeckers, wild turkey, western yellow-bellied racer snakes, and western rattlesnakes.

Insider tips for Brownlee: First-come, first-served only—arrive early to secure a site Book early as this is a popular federal campground You can pay on-site using Recreation.gov mobile app Scan and Pay feature with QR code

Skip Brownlee if: You need hookups—no hookups available at campground. You require reservations—first-come, first-served basis only. You're visiting outside May through October—seasonal operations only.

Best time to visit Brownlee: May-October — Official operating season per verified data.

Nearby campgrounds: Buck Park Cabin (WEISER, ID), Spring Creek Campground (WEISER, ID), Lafferty (Council, ID), Lake Fork Campground (Joseph, OR).

Cell Phone Coverage at Brownlee

Cell signal at Brownlee (Cambridge, ID): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

    Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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    Cambridge, ID, ID★ 5 (1 reviews)From $10/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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    This 11-unit campground is located in Ponderosa pine trees offering shade on a hot summer day. Sites are located a few miles off the main Hwy 71, so it is peaceful and quiet. This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only.

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    LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

    Verified facts

    RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
    SeasonMay through October
    Stay limit14 days
    HookupsNo hookups.
    Pull-throughsAvailable
    PetsAllowed
    Max/site6 people

    Amenities

    RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
    Essentials
    Fire Rings
    Recreation
    Picnic Tables
    Family & Pets
    Drinking Water

    Straight talk

    CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

    Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

    Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
    Skip it if:✕ You need hookups—no hookups available at campground✕ You require reservations—first-come, first-served basis only✕ You're visiting outside May through October—seasonal operations only

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    First-come, first-served only

    arrive early to secure a site

    Book early as this is a popular federal campground

    You can pay on-site using Recreation.gov mobile app Scan and Pay feature with QR code

    Best: May-October

    Official operating season per verified data

    Things to do nearby

    RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

    Conditions today

    Live
    at campground coordinates

    Cell signal

    FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
    T-Mobile
    4G · 0%
    Verizon
    4G · 0%
    AT&T
    4G · 0%

    FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

    Wildlife nearby

    iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
    Alert: Gray wolves, American elk, and mule deer inhabit the area. Also present: dusky grouse, western red-tailed hawks, pileated woodpeckers, wild turkey, western yellow-bellied racer snakes, and western rattlesnakes.

    Location

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    N/A· Payette National Forest
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    Getting there →

    Sixteen miles northwest of Cambridge on Hwy 71, one mile east on Road #044.

    Campground entrance

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    Community

    #community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

    Pro tips

    • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Payette National Forest fills fast in peak season.
    • Check current road conditions at Payette National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

    Frequently asked questions

    RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
    How much does Brownlee cost per night?+
    Brownlee costs $10 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
    What season is Brownlee open?+
    Brownlee is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Brownlee have hookups?+
    No hookups.
    What is the maximum RV length at Brownlee?+
    Brownlee is primarily a tent camping facility.
    How do I make reservations at Brownlee?+
    Brownlee is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
    What is the cell service like at Brownlee?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Brownlee is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is Brownlee open, and what are check-in times?+
    Brownlee is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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    $10 /night★ 5 (1)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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    Nearby Campgrounds

    Buck Park Cabin

    WEISER, ID

    From $50/night

    Spring Creek Campground

    WEISER, ID

    From $10/night

    Lafferty

    Council, ID

    From $10/night

    Lake Fork Campground

    Joseph, OR

    From $15/night

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