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Huckleberry

Federal campground in Payette National Forest

Location: Council, ID, ID

Price: From $10 per night

Price range: $10–$15 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

This is a popular 8 unit campground located along a small creek suitable for fishing. Large Ponderosa Pine and Douglas Fir shade the areas during the day. 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/huckleberry to be notified when sites open up.

Popular 8-site campground along a small creek suitable for fishing, shaded by large Ponderosa Pine and Douglas Fir trees. Google reviewers consistently praise it as a clean, beautiful location with plenty to do nearby.

Wildlife alert: Gray Wolf, Snowshoe Hare, Mountain Cottontail, Wild Turkey, and Mountain Bluebird present in the area

Insider tips for Huckleberry: First-come, first-served only — arrive early to secure a site Once on-site, you may be able to pay via QR code using Recreation.gov mobile app Scan and Pay feature Creek runs directly next to the campground for fishing access

Skip Huckleberry if: You need hookups — no hookups available. You prefer tent sites only — all 8 sites are tent sites. You require advance reservations — first-come, first-served basis only.

Best time to visit Huckleberry: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Nearby campgrounds: Black Lake Campground (Riggins, ID), Lafferty (Council, ID), Cold Springs Campground - Payette Nf (Id) (Council, ID), Ollokot Campground (Joseph, OR).

Cell Phone Coverage at Huckleberry

Cell signal at Huckleberry (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 (0 reviews)From $10/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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    This is a popular 8 unit campground located along a small creek suitable for fishing. Large Ponderosa Pine and Douglas Fir shade the areas during the day. 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✕ You prefer tent sites only — all 8 sites are tent sites✕ You require advance reservations — first-come, first-served basis only

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    First-come, first-served only

    arrive early to secure a site

    Once on-site, you may be able to pay via QR code using Recreation.gov mobile app Scan and Pay feature

    Creek runs directly next to the campground for fishing access

    Best: May-October

    Campground operates seasonally during these months only

    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 Wolf, Snowshoe Hare, Mountain Cottontail, Wild Turkey, and Mountain Bluebird present in the area

    Location

    Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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    N/A· Payette National Forest
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    Getting there →

    From Hwy 95 take the Council to Cuprum Road #002 (Hornet Ridge Road) to the junction with the #105 to Bear, follow the #105 to the junction with the #110 road to the campground, which is approximately 30 miles north of Council.

    Campground entrance

    Google Maps API

    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 Huckleberry cost per night?+
    Huckleberry costs $10–$15 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
    What season is Huckleberry open?+
    Huckleberry is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Huckleberry have hookups?+
    No hookups.
    What is the maximum RV length at Huckleberry?+
    Huckleberry is primarily a tent camping facility.
    How do I make reservations at Huckleberry?+
    Huckleberry 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 Huckleberry?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Huckleberry is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is Huckleberry open, and what are check-in times?+
    Huckleberry is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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    ●Data sources on this page
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    recreation.gov · RIDB API
    National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
    api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
    Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
    airquality.googleapis.com
    iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
    api.inaturalist.org
    Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
    pollen.googleapis.com
    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
    maps.googleapis.com
    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 (0)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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    FAQ
    How much does Huckleberry cost per night?+
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    Nearby Campgrounds

    Black Lake Campground

    Riggins, ID

    From $10/night

    Lafferty

    Council, ID

    From $10/night

    Cold Springs Campground - Payette Nf (Id)

    Council, ID

    From $10/night

    Ollokot Campground

    Joseph, OR

    From $15/night

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