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Dispersed Camping

Rapid Creek Dispersed Camping Area

Rapid Creek Dispersed Camping Area is located near varied terrain with forests and creeks. Temperatures range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit during spring and fall to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby, visitors can explore Payette National Forest and enjoy activities such as hiking and fishing.

Description

National Forest

This is a small, quiet two-unit dispersed camping area located in the Paddy Flat area. Adjacent to Rapid Creek. Tables, fire rings and toilet available on site.

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Location

Rapid Creek Dispersed Camping Area is located in Idaho

Detail location of campground

Coordinates

44.79002791 N
115.93175175 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
    Unknown
  • AT&T
    Fair
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

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

Features

For Campers

  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol

DISPERSED CAMPING

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.


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Reviewed Aug. 13, 2023

Great secluded spot

The fir trees stand tall and still. I can’t figure out if they are waiting for something to happen or if they simply don’t care.

If you’re looking for sone sort of gorgeous panorama, this might not be the place for you. It’s really just a small meadow in the mountains that the BLM put a vault toilet and a couple of fire rings in. That being said, this place is beautiful.

You can’t see rapid creek from the campground but you can hear it. And that’s really just as good. The white noise from the creek matched with the occasional bird or other nature sound is one of the most relaxing things on the planet.

It’s high enough in elevation that this place gets nippy at night. I stayed in early August and the temps dropped into the upper 30s at night.

The campground is well maintained and the vault toilet was reasonably clean when I arrived. It became Kevin clean shortly after I set up camp.

There are trails from both sites near the vault toilet that lead down to Rapid Creek.

I never saw any bear scat but signs on the property warn of them so be smart with your food.

All in all, Rapid Creek dispersed camping is excellent if you just want a quiet place where no one is around. It’s amazing but not for the reasons people usually like in my opinion. ◦

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  • Review photo of Rapid Creek Dispersed Camping Area by Kevin C., August 13, 2023
  • Review photo of Rapid Creek Dispersed Camping Area by Kevin C., August 13, 2023
  • Review photo of Rapid Creek Dispersed Camping Area by Kevin C., August 13, 2023
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Rapid Creek Dispersed Camping Area have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Rapid Creek Dispersed Camping Area does not have wifi.