Mann Creek Campground
Payette National Forest — fishing
Location: WEISER, ID, ID
Price: From $10 per night
Price range: $10–$15 per night
Rating: 3.7 out of 5 (44 reviews)
Season: May through October
Mann Creek Campground is located near the Mann Creek Reservoir in the foothills of the West Central Mountains in western Idaho near the Payette National Forest. The reservoir is a popular boating and fishing destination. 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: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/mann-creek-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Mann Creek Campground offers affordable camping near Mann Creek Reservoir in the West Central Mountains foothills, with popular boating and fishing opportunities. Campers praise clean vault toilets, fresh drinking water, and beautiful scenery with access to trails and outdoor adventures.
Wildlife alert: Bald Eagles, American Elk, Wild Turkey, Red-breasted Merganser, Columbian Ground Squirrels, and Western Yellow-bellied Racers documented in the area
Insider tips for Mann Creek Campground: Book early—this is a popular federal campground with only 13 sites Download the Recreation.gov mobile app to potentially pay for campsites via QR code Scan and Pay feature Bring your own water containers; fresh well water is available on-site for drinking, cooking, and washing
Skip Mann Creek Campground if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You arrive before May or after October—seasonal operations only. You arrive without prior booking confirmation—campground may be closed for the season with no services.
Best time to visit Mann Creek Campground: May-October — Official operating season as verified by RIDB data.
Nearby campgrounds: Spring Creek Campground (WEISER, ID), Brownlee (Cambridge, ID), Buck Park Cabin (WEISER, ID), Third Fork Cabin (Ola, ID).
Cell Phone Coverage at Mann Creek Campground
Cell signal at Mann Creek Campground (WEISER, ID): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 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.
Mann Creek Campground is located near the Mann Creek Reservoir in the foothills of the West Central Mountains in western Idaho near the Payette National Forest. The reservoir is a popular boating and fishing destination. 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
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with only 13 sites
Download the Recreation.gov mobile app to potentially pay for campsites via QR code Scan and Pay feature
Bring your own water containers; fresh well water is available on-site for drinking, cooking, and washing
Official operating season as verified by RIDB data
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Weiser, Idaho, take Highway 95 north for 12 miles, then take the Mann Creek Road north approximately 2.5 miles to Mann Creek Reservoir and 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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