Cold Springs Campground - Payette Nf (Id)
Payette National Forest — fishing, hiking
Location: Council, ID, ID
Price: From $10 per night
Price range: $10–$33 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (28 reviews)
Season: May through October
Cold Springs Campground is located near Lost Valley Reservoir, just 10 miles from New Meadows, Idaho. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing and swimming. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.
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, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Cold Springs Campground offers excellent access to Lost Valley Reservoir with boating, fishing, and swimming opportunities just 10 miles from New Meadows, Idaho. Campers consistently praise the shaded sites, clean facilities, and proximity to the lake.
Wildlife alert: Gray wolves, American black bears, coyotes, and sandhill cranes have been documented within 8km of the campground. Use proper food storage and exercise caution.
Insider tips for Cold Springs Campground - Payette Nf (Id): Most sites are first-come, first-served—arrive early for best selection Group spot 2 requires parking in a separate lot and walking to the campsite; verify parking arrangements when booking Download the Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature if available Book early as this is a popular federal campground with limited availability
Skip Cold Springs Campground - Payette Nf (Id) if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available at most sites; bring a self-contained unit. You need year-round camping—seasonal operations May through October only. You require modern facilities—vault toilets only.
Best time to visit Cold Springs Campground - Payette Nf (Id): May-October — Official operating season for the campground.
Nearby campgrounds: Evergreen Campground (COUNCIL, ID), Lafferty (Council, ID), Last Chance (New Meadows, ID), Huckleberry (Council, ID).
Cell Phone Coverage at Cold Springs Campground - Payette Nf (Id)
Cell signal at Cold Springs Campground - Payette Nf (Id) (Council, 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 located near Lost Valley Reservoir, just 10 miles from New Meadows, Idaho. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing and swimming. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryMost sites are first-come, first-served
arrive early for best selection
Group spot 2 requires parking in a separate lot and walking to the campsite; verify parking arrangements when booking
Download the Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature if available
Book early as this is a popular federal campground with limited availability
Official operating season for the campground
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From New Meadows, Idaho, take Highway 95 west for 8 miles. Turn onto Forest Road 089, located at the Pine Ridge Store junction. Take the gravel road approximately 2 miles to a fork. Turn left and follow the signs to the campground.
Campground entrance
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#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.
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