With access to Mann Creek Reservoir, this dispersed camping area accommodates RVs up to 55 feet alongside the water. The campground operates from mid-April through late October, charging $10-15 per night for sites that can be reached by both boat and vehicle.
Two distinct camping areas provide different experiences. The developed section features restrooms and designated sites with tables and fire pits, while the primitive dispersed area offers level ground for larger rigs but lacks amenities. Christine notes "Level. Lots of respectful families Boondocking" in the primitive section. Several reviewers mention limited shade in the dispersed area, with temperatures climbing during summer months.
Road access requires attention to route selection, as one approach involves rougher conditions than the main access road. The campground sits within camping near Payette National Forest, providing fishing and swimming opportunities directly from the sites. Mosquitoes are common during peak season, and wildlife encounters including snakes have been reported by visitors.
For campers preferring developed amenities, Mann Creek offers the designated campground experience just a few hundred yards away.
Description
Overview
Mann Creek Campground is located near the Mann Creek Reservoir in the foothills of the West Central Mountains in western Idaho near the Payette National Forest. The reservoir is a popular boating and fishing destination. 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 reservoir offers 283 surface-acres of water and five miles of shoreline, although the water level fluctuates seasonally. Visitors enjoy boating, canoeing, swimming and trout fishing.
Facilities
The campground offers 13 sites, two of which are accessible and six sites are available for advanced reservations. Picnic tables, some of which are covered, and fire rings are provided, as are vault toilets and drinking water. Drinking water is often not available in late summer and fall; please call ahead to confirm availability. Roads and most parking spurs are gravel. The campground loop and two accessible sites are paved.
Natural Features
Mann Creek Reservoir lies in the rolling and arid foothills of the Hitt Mountains. At an elevation of 3,300 feet, the area is hot and dry in the summer months. Large shade trees help block some of the intense sun, but shade is limited.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (208) 549-4200.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Dispersed CampingMann Creek Recreation Area is located in Idaho
Directions
From Weiser, Idaho, take Highway 95 north for 12 miles, then take the Mann Creek Road north approximately 2.5 miles to Mann Creek Reservoir and the campground.
Address
851 E. 9TH STREET
Weiser, ID 83672
Coordinates
44.412244 N
116.910113 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Dispersed
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
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.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 1 hr 27 min from Boise, ID
- 3 hrs 40 min from Walla Walla, WA
- 3 hrs 45 min from Lewiston, ID
- 3 hrs 54 min from Kennewick, WA
