Payette National Forest holds Big Flat, a free-to-low-cost campground in Adams County, Idaho, open from Memorial Day through October. Set near a river, it allows campfires and welcomes pets. Amenities are minimal, so campers should plan accordingly. Those staging trips through the region can browse campsites around Cascade for additional context on what the area supports. French Creek Campground is a nearby alternative worth considering.
Description
Overview
Big Flat Campground is closed indefinitely due to the 2024 Lava Fire. The site was burned. 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 https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.
Recreation
You may pass the day fishing for warmwater fish, like bass, in the river.
Facilities
__No hook-ups are available. Please Pack-It-In/Pack-It-Out. Potable water is available for cooking and drinking. The campground has handicapped accessible toilets.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsBig Flat is located in Idaho near Cascade
Public CampgroundDirections
Twenty six miles south of the town of Council. From Hwy 95 turn east on Road #206 and travel approximately 16 miles to the campground entrance. Long and windy gravel road. Narrow in spots.
Coordinates
44.501172 N
116.259608 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 36 min from Boise, ID
- 3 hrs 54 min from Lewiston, ID
- 4 hrs 20 min from Twin Falls, ID
- 4 hrs 49 min from Walla Walla, WA
