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Big Creek — Payette National Forest

Big Creek in Payette National Forest is surrounded by forested terrain with a mix of trees and open spaces. Temperatures can range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit in spring and fall to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby, visitors can explore the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness and enjoy activities like hiking and wildlife viewing.

Description

USDA Forest Service

Payette National Forest

Overview

Located next to the Big Creek airstrip this four unit campground offers a good staging place to access the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness. It is popular with pilots camping overnight in Big Creek. The campground is near the Big Creek Work Station.__ The four walk-in campsites are near a small stream, which flows into Big Creek.__ This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. 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.__ If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app ht tps://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

Recreation

Trailhead access to the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness to the north on FR 371. Fishing in Big Creek.

Facilities

Trailhead access to the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness to the north on FR 371. Fishing in Big Creek.

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Location

Big Creek — Payette National Forest is located in Idaho

Detail location of campground

Directions

From Yellow Pine, go 18 miles northeast on Forest Road 412, FR 340, and FR 371.____ Eighty-six miles northeast of McCall on Big Creek Road (#371).

Coordinates

45.127574 N
115.32313 W

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
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  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Pets
  • Fires

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Reviewed Oct. 1, 2018

Wilderness Convinience

Big Creek Canpground is small but fire rings, firewood and picnic tables are provided. Confinement area for pilots and for those wanting to hike into the FCRNRW which is 2 miles down the road. Portable water available and a CTX toilet.

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  • Review photo of Big Creek — Payette National Forest by Courtney R., October 1, 2018
  • Review photo of Big Creek — Payette National Forest by Courtney R., October 1, 2018
  • Review photo of Big Creek — Payette National Forest by Courtney R., October 1, 2018
Reviewed Jun. 26, 2018

4 site camp

kinda small but great place to set up a base camp for exploring the wilderness next to the camp

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