Evergreen Campground

Payette National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking

Location: COUNCIL, ID, ID

Price: From $10 per night

Price range: $10–$15 per night

Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (32 reviews)

Season: May through October

Evergreen Campground is situated next to the Weiser River just off Highway 95 between the towns of Council and New Meadows, Idaho. Fishing and hiking are popular activities. 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): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing

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

Evergreen Campground offers private, well-maintained sites next to the Weiser River with excellent access to the Weiser River Trail for hiking and biking. Real campers praise its cleanliness, riverside location, and peaceful atmosphere despite daytime highway noise.

Wildlife alert: Gray wolves present in area; also Northern Idaho Ground Squirrels, raccoons, Ruffed Grouse, Steller's Jays, and Northern Rubber Boas documented within 8km.

Insider tips for Evergreen Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with only 12 sites Select sites farther from Highway 95 to minimize road noise Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival for QR code pay option Bring your own trash disposal — no trash service available Hand pump water available on-site

Skip Evergreen Campground if: You need RV hookups — none available. You require full trash service — not provided. You prefer visiting outside May-October — seasonal closures. You're sensitive to daytime highway noise from Highway 95.

Best time to visit Evergreen Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..

Nearby campgrounds: Cold Springs Campground - Payette Nf (Id) (Council, ID), Last Chance (New Meadows, ID), Lafferty (Council, ID), Grouse Campground (MCCALL, ID).

Cell Phone Coverage at Evergreen Campground

Cell signal at Evergreen Campground (COUNCIL, 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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COUNCIL, ID, ID★ 4.1 (32 reviews)From $10/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Evergreen Campground is situated next to the Weiser River just off Highway 95 between the towns of Council and New Meadows, Idaho. Fishing and hiking are popular activities. 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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV35 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ADA sites10 sites
PetsAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

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 RV hookups — none available✕ You require full trash service — not provided✕ You prefer visiting outside May-October — seasonal closures✕ You're sensitive to daytime highway noise from Highway 95

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a popular federal campground with only 12 sites

Select sites farther from Highway 95 to minimize road noise

Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival for QR code pay option

Bring your own trash disposal

no trash service available

Hand pump water available on-site

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Things to do nearby

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Conditions today

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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 present in area; also Northern Idaho Ground Squirrels, raccoons, Ruffed Grouse, Steller's Jays, and Northern Rubber Boas documented within 8km.

Location

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Getting there →

From Council, Idaho, follow Highway 95 north approximately 14 miles to the campground. From New Meadows, travel 12 miles southwest on Highway 95. The campgound is on the east side of the highway.

Campground entrance

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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

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How much does Evergreen Campground cost per night?+
Evergreen Campground costs $10–$15 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Evergreen Campground open?+
Evergreen Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Evergreen Campground have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Evergreen Campground?+
Evergreen Campground can accommodate RVs up to 35 feet.
How do I make reservations at Evergreen Campground?+
Evergreen Campground 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 Evergreen Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Evergreen Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Evergreen Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Evergreen Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$10 /night★ 4.1 (32)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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