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Rapid Creek Dispersed Camping Area

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Trails from the two main sites lead down to Rapid Creek, and while the water isn't visible from camp, the sound of it carries clearly through the meadow. Set within Payette National Forest, this small dispersed area in Spink, Idaho includes a vault toilet, picnic tables, and fire rings. No pets are allowed. Elevation keeps nights cool even in summer, with temperatures dropping into the upper 30s in August, so pack layers. Bear warning signs are posted on the property. Campers who want a low-traffic spot with water access nearby and no frills will find primitive camping near Payette National Forest well-represented here. Paddy Flat Campground sits about a mile to the southwest for those weighing nearby alternatives.

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Map & DirectionsRapid Creek Dispersed Camping Area is located in Idaho near Spink

Dispersed Camping

Coordinates

44.79002791 N
115.93175175 W

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Site Types

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Features

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Picnic Table
Phone Service
Toilets
Alcohol

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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Drive Time

2 hrs 25 min from Boise, ID
3 hrs 30 min from Lewiston, ID
4 hrs 9 min from Twin Falls, ID
5 hrs 16 min from Walla Walla, WA

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Kevin C.

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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. ◦

Month of VisitAugust