Established Camping
Peace Valley Campground
Peace Valley Campground is located near Emmett in the Boise National Forest. The area features forested terrain with elevations that can affect temperatures, ranging from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit in spring and fall to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include the Payette River, which offers opportunities for fishing and rafting, and the scenic Deadwood Reservoir.
Description
National Forest
Boise National Forest
Overview
Peace Valley Campground sits just 27 miles north of Garden Valley, Idaho, at an elevation of 4591 feet. The beautiful Peace Valley offers excellent hiking, motorcycle riding, fishing, and hunting opportunities.
Recreation
Peace Valley offers several trails for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and OHV use. Peace Creek Trail and Bitter Creek Trail (both motorcycle trails) begin nearby. The Rattlesnake Trail and 465 ATV Trail are in the vicinity of the campground. Peace Creek and nearby Silver Creek offer excellent fishing most of the year. Anglers cast for whitefish and rainbow trout. In-season big game hunting for deer, elk, and bear is a popular activity in the surrounding mountains.
Natural Features
The surrounding area consists of high, forested mountains, and steep valleys. The campground lies close to an experimental forest and a fire lookout. A variety of wildlife makes its home in and around Peace Valley, including deer, elk, bald eagles, and red-tailed hawks.
Nearby Attractions
Silver Creek Plunge, a privately-developed hot springs resort, is 2.5 miles away with a hot springs pool, general store, concessions, a playground, horseshoe pits, and both volleyball and basketball courts.
Location
Peace Valley Campground is located in Idaho
Directions
From Garden Valley, Idaho, take Forest Road 698 north approximately 16 miles north. Turn right at the junction of FR 698 and FR 671. Take FR 671 for about 10 miles to the campground, which is on the left-hand side of the road.
Address
EMMETT RANGER DISTRICT
1857 HIGHWAY 16, SUITE A
Emmett, ID 83617
Coordinates
44.3538889 N
115.7827778 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonGood
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Pets
- Fires
