Fishing and trail access draw campers to Evergreen Campground, a Forest Service site set along a creek in Payette National Forest. Sites sit on a paved surface with fire rings and picnic tables, and the creek is directly accessible from camp. A biking trail follows the creek corridor. Access involves rough road conditions, so drivers should plan accordingly. Water hookups are available for RVs up to 35 feet, and the season runs Memorial Day through October. Anglers and cyclists looking for dog-friendly camping near Payette National Forest will find this site a functional base, with Cold Springs Campground - Payette NF (ID) roughly 4.7 miles away for those weighing nearby alternatives.
Description
Overview
Evergreen Campground is situated next to the Weiser River just off Highway 95 between the towns of Council and New Meadows, Idaho. Fishing and hiking are popular activities. 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
The Weiser River flows between the campground and the highway, offering excellent rainbow trout fishing, and an occassional crawdad.The Weiser River Trail is popular for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding, and can be accessed within the site.
Facilities
The campground offers several single and double-family sites, most of which are accessible. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. The road system throughout the campground is gravel, but parking spurs are paved.
Natural Features
Evergeen lives up to its name, as it's settled in a scenic, lush Douglas fir and spruce forest at an approximate elevation of 4,000 feet. Although right off the highway, the large trees and dense bushed provide seclusion and privacy. The Weiser River flows between the campsites and the highway.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsEvergreen Campground is located in Idaho near New Meadows
Directions
From Council, Idaho, follow Highway 95 north approximately 14 miles to the campground. From New Meadows, travel 12 miles southwest on Highway 95. The campgound is on the east side of the highway.
Address
2092 HIGHWAY 95
Council, ID 83612
Coordinates
44.8925 N
116.3866667 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 9 min from Boise, ID
- 2 hrs 39 min from Lewiston, ID
- 4 hrs 22 min from Walla Walla, WA
- 4 hrs 36 min from Kennewick, WA
