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Spring Creek Campground

Payette National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking

Location: WEISER, ID, ID

Price: From $10 per night

Price range: $10–$15 per night

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (27 reviews)

Season: May through October

Spring Creek Campground is located along the peaceful Spring Creek in the Hitt Mountains of western Idaho. Visitors enjoy relaxing along the gentle creek, fishing and exploring local trails. 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/spring-creek-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Spring Creek Campground offers a peaceful escape in the Hitt Mountains with excellent hiking trails and fishing opportunities along the creek. Campers praise its dense forest setting, significantly cooler temperatures than nearby valleys, and quiet atmosphere despite being only 2 hours from civilization.

Wildlife alert: Sharp-tailed Grouse, American Dipper, Cassin's Finch, White-headed Woodpecker, Great Basin Gopher Snake, and Western Fence Lizard documented in the area.

Insider tips for Spring Creek Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 13 sites and high demand. Download the Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay QR code feature for campsite payment. Bring a self-contained RV or tent — there are no hookups available at most sites.

Skip Spring Creek Campground if: You require RV hookups (water, electric, sewer) — none are available.. You have low-clearance vehicles — the access road is washboarded from heavy trailer traffic and the location is remote.. You need services during off-season — campground operates May through October only..

Best time to visit Spring Creek Campground: May-October — Official operating season for Spring Creek Campground..

Nearby campgrounds: Mann Creek Campground (WEISER, ID), Brownlee (Cambridge, ID), Buck Park Cabin (WEISER, ID), Eagle Forks Campground (Baker City, OR).

Cell Phone Coverage at Spring Creek Campground

Cell signal at Spring Creek Campground (WEISER, 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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    WEISER, ID, ID★ 4.5 (27 reviews)From $10/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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    Spring Creek Campground is located along the peaceful Spring Creek in the Hitt Mountains of western Idaho. Visitors enjoy relaxing along the gentle creek, fishing and exploring local trails. 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 RV32 ft
    HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    ADA sites2 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 require RV hookups (water, electric, sewer) — none are available.✕ You have low-clearance vehicles — the access road is washboarded from heavy trailer traffic and the location is remote.✕ You need services during off-season — campground operates May through October only.

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    Book early

    this is a federal campground with only 13 sites and high demand.

    Download the Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay QR code feature for campsite payment.

    Bring a self-contained RV or tent

    there are no hookups available at most sites.

    Best: May-October

    Official operating season for Spring Creek Campground.

    Things to do nearby

    RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

    Conditions today

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    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: Sharp-tailed Grouse, American Dipper, Cassin's Finch, White-headed Woodpecker, Great Basin Gopher Snake, and Western Fence Lizard documented in the area.

    Location

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    208-549-4200· Payette National Forest
    Getting there →

    From Weiser, Idaho, travel north on Highway 95 for approximately 12 miles, then turn onto Upper Mann Creek Road/Forest Road 009 and travel another 18 miles to the campground.

    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

    RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
    How much does Spring Creek Campground cost per night?+
    Spring Creek Campground costs $10–$15 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    What season is Spring Creek Campground open?+
    Spring Creek Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Spring Creek Campground have hookups?+
    No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    What is the maximum RV length at Spring Creek Campground?+
    Spring Creek Campground can accommodate RVs up to 32 feet.
    How do I make reservations at Spring Creek Campground?+
    Spring Creek 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 Spring Creek Campground?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Spring Creek Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is Spring Creek Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
    Spring Creek Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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    $10 /night★ 4.5 (27)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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    Nearby Campgrounds

    Mann Creek Campground

    WEISER, ID

    From $10/night

    Brownlee

    Cambridge, ID

    From $10/night

    Buck Park Cabin

    WEISER, ID

    From $50/night

    Eagle Forks Campground

    Baker City, OR

    From $15/night

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