Cold Springs Campground - Boise Nf (Id)
Boise National Forest — riverside, fishing
Location: EMMETT, ID, ID
Price: From $120 per night
Rating: 2.5 out of 5 (2 reviews)
Season: May through October
Cold Springs Campground is one of four campgrounds along Idaho’s State Highway 55, next to the North Fork of the Payette River. This area is a popular location for river rafting trips and camping. This campground rests at 3,878 feet.The campground is situated in a scenic canyon just above Highway 55.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Cold Springs Campground sits on the North Fork of the Payette River in a heavily forested area with excellent access to expert kayaking and whitewater rafting. Campers praise the beautiful location with plenty of shade from mature trees.
Wildlife alert: Mountain Chickadee, Red-breasted Nuthatch, Northern Flicker, Pileated Woodpecker
Insider tips for Cold Springs Campground - Boise Nf (Id): Book early — this is a popular federal campground with limited sites Arrive early to claim level tent spots; only a few good level areas available Excellent fishing for whitefish and rainbow trout in the North Fork
Skip Cold Springs Campground - Boise Nf (Id) if: You need hookups — no hookups available. You're noise-sensitive — campground is very close to busy Highway 55 and the loud river. You're visiting outside May-October — campground is seasonal.
Best time to visit Cold Springs Campground - Boise Nf (Id): May-October — Official operating season. July — Verified camper visits during peak season.
Nearby campgrounds: Swinging Bridge (Cascade, ID), Eastside (EMMETT, ID), Sagehen Creek (EMMETT, ID), Antelope (Boise National Forest, Id) (EMMETT , ID).
Cell Phone Coverage at Cold Springs Campground - Boise Nf (Id)
Cell signal at Cold Springs Campground - Boise Nf (Id) (EMMETT, ID): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
Cold Springs Campground is one of four campgrounds along Idaho’s State Highway 55, next to the North Fork of the Payette River. This area is a popular location for river rafting trips and camping. This campground rests at 3,878 feet.The campground is situated in a scenic canyon just above Highway 55.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with limited sites
Arrive early to claim level tent spots; only a few good level areas available
Excellent fishing for whitefish and rainbow trout in the North Fork
Official operating season
Verified camper visits during peak season
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Cold Springs Campground is located in southwestern Idaho, 41.5 miles north of Boise. Take State Highway 55 north to Banks (35 miles). Proceed north on Highway 55 (6.5 miles) to campground on westside of highway. Watch for recreation signs.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Boise National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Boise National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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