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Best Campgrounds near Payette, ID

366 Reviews

Campgrounds near Payette, Idaho range from full-service RV parks to basic tent sites, with options on both the Idaho and Oregon sides of the Snake River. The Oasis on the Snake RV Park & Campground provides riverfront camping with full hookups, while Country Corners Campground & RV Park offers tent sites, RV spaces, and cabin rentals. Most established campgrounds in the region accommodate both tent and RV camping, though amenities vary considerably from primitive sites with minimal facilities to developed parks with electrical hookups, showers, and dump stations.

The camping season generally runs year-round at many locations, though summer brings higher temperatures and increased visitation. "This park looks to be both residential and short stay. It's right in town and has a laundry facility. Not out in the country so views and such are minimal," notes one review of Gateway RV Park. Water access points along the Snake River serve dual purposes for both recreation and camping, with several areas featuring boat ramps adjacent to camping areas. Road access remains straightforward for most established campgrounds, as they're typically situated near highways and major roads, though some more remote sites may require careful navigation.

Campers frequently mention the mixed-use nature of facilities in the area. Several visitors commented that certain RV parks maintain a combination of short-term camping spaces alongside long-term residential sites. The Malheur County Fairgrounds offers inexpensive camping with basic amenities, described by one visitor as "an inexpensive option for a passthrough overnight." River Point RV Park receives positive reviews for its cleanliness and amenities, with a camper noting "multiple private bathrooms to shower/clean up. WiFi is basic but fast." Sites closer to the Snake River generally garner higher ratings, with fishing opportunities serving as a significant attraction. One visitor to Oasis on the Snake reported "buckets and buckets of catfish" with fishermen catching "over 20 in 1 day" right from the campground docks.

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Best Camping Sites Near Payette, Idaho (91)

    1. Farewell Bend State Recreation Area Campground

    46 Reviews
    Huntington, OR
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 869-2365

    $22 - $62 / night

    "Living in Idaho near the border of Idaho, I was looking for a great catfishing spot on the Snake River. I found this campground along the Snake just on the other side of the border - eastern Oregon."

    "Farewell bend is a day use state park and campground located near Huntington Oregon and nestled on the Snake River."

    2. River Point RV Park

    6 Reviews
    Ontario, OR
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 449-7269

    $61 / night

    "It is located right off I-84, so some light traffic will be heard. It is in a small city with plenty of options to eat out."

    "Not too expensive, close to town, traffic noise isn't bad, great staff and host."

    3. Malheur County Fairgrounds

    5 Reviews
    Ontario, OR
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 889-3431

    "It was outside of the fairgrounds next to the roadway in gravel parking lot."

    "Just outside of the gates is a dump station that isn’t related to the event center, but is run on a $5 donation basis. 3 day stay limit for RVs."

    4. Oasis Recreation Site

    11 Reviews
    Weiser, ID
    16 miles

    "It’s right along the Snake River and borders an established campground to the east. There are two picnic tables/fire rings, one on either side of the boat launch."

    "Not the most scenic of campsites, and it is right next to the road so there was some noice at night, as well as lots of coyote howling. but I appreciated the convenient location, that it's free, and right"

    5. Oasis on the Snake RV Park & Campground

    9 Reviews
    Weiser, ID
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 262-3833

    $49 - $55 / night

    "Trains going by on the Idaho side could bother some, but after a few times it blended into the background. Also has a public boat ramp."

    "Off the beaten path. Beautiful river valley views."

    6. Country Corners Campground & RV Park

    12 Reviews
    Caldwell, ID
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 453-8791

    $25 - $50 / night

    "This campground is a little oasis on the Idaho-Oregon border close to I84. The owners take gre@t pride in maintaining this site. We stopped for a night while traveling through."

    "Everything was great - quiet, but near the highway. Showers and bathrooms were super clean."

    7. Exit 3 RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Ontario, OR
    7 miles
    +1 (208) 452-4232

    8. Hat J Equine motel and RV

    1 Review
    Ontario, OR
    9 miles
    +1 (208) 550-1839

    $20 - $35 / night

    "If we pass through Idaho/Oregon area again we will definitely be staying here every time 😊"

    9. Treasure Valley Mobile Village

    1 Review
    Ontario, OR
    5 miles
    Website

    10. Cow Hollow Park

    9 Reviews
    Adrian, OR
    21 miles
    +1 (541) 473-2969

    $5 / night

    "The hosts were kind enough to let me stay the evening anyway because it’s so far off the beaten path and I’m self-contained in my car with no need for amenities."

    "I’m traveling with two big dogs who hate the heat, it’s been over a 100° for about a week around the region and this place made it bearable."

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  • D
    Oct. 1, 2025

    Riverlife RVing

    Clean, convenient and welcoming

    First, your hosts - just wonderful people engaged in making your stay comfortable and enjoyable.  Their kindness and consideration are enough reason to return.  Nice setting adjacent to the Payette River adds to the aesthetic with spots along the shore to drop a line and try your luck.  It is a smaller park and the maintenance is spectacular.  Check your Google maps for access alternatives or call host.  He'll guide you in.

  • sThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 23, 2025

    Succor Creek State Natural Area Dispersed

    Amazing canyon views

    First you start with a 20 mile gravel road that is pretty wash boarded over much of it. I would recommend airing down your tires so you still have your fillings when you get to the campsite. Campsite is in a canyon with beautiful views and an amazing sunrise. It looks like there are about 15 campsites with picnic tables and fire pits, but I also see areas where people have made other sites perhaps when the place gets busy. The creek is running slowly, but there is water in it. One pit toilet.

  • Wayne S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 18, 2025

    Tripod Reservoir

    Not a camping spot

    The road that the coordinates lead us to was very narrow and rough and ended at a gate just 300 feet from the lake. Fortunately there was a turn around at the gate otherwise we would have been screwed

  • Kay
    Sep. 13, 2025

    Cow Hollow Park

    Looks like a ghost camping spot

    The scenery is gorgeous, but getting a hold of the camp host, good luck. I tried two different numbers and nothing. We even sat around for an hour just waiting for someone. There were like 4 or 5 rv's, but not a single person in site. It has a huge grass area, that when you walk through it you can tell it was a field at one point. There are also good size kind of deep whole all through the grass. There is also two softball fields that are pretty small. It also has a play ground by each field. A bunch of picnic tables. I seen two brick like BBQ station, a horse shoe set up, one fire pit spot. It does have a bathroom, men's acme women's. When you walk in it seems to be decent. The first stall door does not latch closed, the second stall doors but you have to kind of mess with it a little bit. Then you have the shower stall. It's not very wide at all. Pretty dark so it could use better lighting. The first Sexton of it has a wooden table that you can set your stuff down on. After you wipe off all of the spider webs. Then the shower part is a small square that has a curtain. It you ever decide to use the show make sure to wear sandles. Who knows what's bn on the floor. I know that concrete can't rust, but it looks really brown and black. The water pressure isn't all that great. The website says that it's $5 a night, but when you get there it says way different. So it is misleading. It is pretty quite until the farmers and semi drivers are out driving around and working. It says they are supposed to have wifi, not sure about that.

  • Kay
    Sep. 13, 2025

    Given’s Hot Springs

    Very nice place

    There is a large grassy area for tents, it also has an inside heated swimming pool with personal hot tubs that are also in private rooms. The staff is friendly and the scenery is gorgeous. You got to come check it out

  • Kay
    Sep. 13, 2025

    River Haven RV Park

    Beautiful, but to expensive

    This is a beautiful place to camp, extended stay, or even live. It use to be way cheaper. The bathrooms have showers and are well kept, it also a building to do your laundry.

  • Kay
    Sep. 13, 2025

    Old Fort Boise RV Park

    Nice spot

    Great spot to stop for a night or two. The town people are friendly. Great place for kids with the play ground. It has automatic sprinklers in the grass so it's best to put up your tent in the gravel. It has bathrooms with showers. I would recommend to where sandles. While taking a shower

  • Lustley
    Sep. 9, 2025

    center point rv park

    Great place

    I'm very polite up front. Nice individuals bend over backwards to help you. Even though they didn't have any spots available, they're more helpful, very kind

  • GThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 3, 2025

    Frontier Motel and RV Park

    Right in Town, Easy Access to Hells Canyon and Other Destinations

    Frontier Motel and RV Park is more of a motel than an RV park, with only ten spaces behind the motel and in between a public, local road. The motel was fronting Hwy 95 and the RV spaces were one block behind. They have a pool (nice!), laundry and easy town access, since the motel was right in town. The pool wasn’t warm, maybe 75F, but it sufficed for the cool-off need. The town, Cambridge, ID, was a nice, small town, maybe 200 residents. It appears that most of the 10-or-so RV spaces were used by monthly renters, but they had a spot for me and during a holiday weekend. Nice staff. For some reason I couldn't make friends with the black lab (the owner's dog). She's old, doesn't walk that well, but was wary of new people. I did not have any, any negative interactions with her, she just wouldn't let me give her a pet. The three-star rating is that the site location, noise from the highway and the street, and the marginal sewer connection (water/power were fine).

Guide to Payette

Camping near Payette, Idaho, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun family adventure, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do

  • Fishing: The Snake River is a great spot for fishing. One camper mentioned, "I caught 10 small mouth Bass, couple were keepers!" at the Snake River RV Resort.
  • Hiking: Explore the nearby trails for stunning views. A visitor at Indian Creek Campground — Lake Owyhee State Park said, "The drive was well worth the stunning mountain and lake views."
  • Boating: If you have a boat, the lakes and rivers around Payette are perfect for a day on the water. One reviewer noted, "The lake is great for those with watercraft," at Indian Creek Campground.

What campers like

What you should know

  • Limited Cell Service: Many campgrounds have little to no cell reception. A camper at Indian Creek Campground noted, "There is no cell phone reception, nada, none."
  • Noise Levels: Some campgrounds can be noisy, especially if near roads or other campers. A visitor at Rivers Edge RV Park said, "The neighbors next to us drank all day and all night."
  • Seasonal Access: Some campgrounds are only open during certain months. For example, Oasis on the Snake RV Park operates from March to November.

Tips for camping with families

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places with amenities like playgrounds and clean restrooms. A parent at Cow Hollow Park mentioned, "It’s like staying in a big school playground."
  • Plan for Activities: Bring games or outdoor equipment to keep kids entertained. One camper at Ambassador RV Resort said, "The pool and game room were a hit with the kids."
  • Safety First: Always supervise children near water. A reviewer at Oasis on the Snake RV Park advised, "The river right there for fishing or little stroll."

Tips from RVers

  • Check Hookups: Make sure your site has the right hookups for your RV. A camper at Ambassador RV Resort noted, "Hookup is easy and all in good shape."
  • Arrive Early: Popular spots can fill up quickly, so get there early. A visitor at Rivers Edge RV Park mentioned, "We made it our first stopover on our fall road trip."
  • Explore Nearby Attractions: Take time to visit local attractions or parks. A reviewer at Snake River RV Resort said, "It is such a treat to just hang out there and enjoy the serenity."

Camping near Payette, Idaho, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Enjoy the great outdoors and make some lasting memories!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is camping available along the Payette River, and where are the best spots?

Riverlife RVing offers a peaceful riverside experience with excellent views of the Payette River. The campground features water and 30/50 amp hookups, fire pits by the river, and opportunities for wildlife viewing. For those seeking a more rustic experience, Swinging Bridge campground sits right off Highway 55 across from the Payette River with plenty of shade trees. While you'll hear some highway traffic, it offers easy river access. This spot is better suited for tent camping or small campers. Additionally, Canyon Campground and Cold Springs Campground also provide river-adjacent camping with shade trees and basic facilities.

What campgrounds are available near Payette, Idaho?

Several campground options exist near Payette, Idaho. Spring Creek Campground is a beautiful mountain getaway about 42 miles from Payette, accessible via 12 miles of dirt road that's manageable even for low-profile vehicles. For those looking to stay closer to the Idaho-Oregon border, Country Corners Campground & RV Park offers a well-maintained oasis near I-84. Other nearby options include Exit 3 RV Park behind a gas station near the border, and Farewell Bend State Recreation Area just across the border in eastern Oregon, which offers excellent facilities and fishing opportunities on the Snake River.

What camping options are available at Payette Lake?

Payette Lake offers several camping options in and around McCall, Idaho. Ponderosa State Park provides developed campsites with access to the lake's shoreline, hiking trails, and recreational activities. For a more rustic experience near Payette Lake, North Beach offers lakeside camping with basic amenities. The surrounding area features additional camping in the Boise National Forest with dispersed camping options. Most campgrounds around Payette Lake are open seasonally from late spring through early fall, with some sites requiring reservations during peak summer months. Boating, fishing, swimming, and hiking are popular activities for campers staying near the lake.

What RV parks and facilities are available in Payette?

The Payette area offers several RV accommodation options. Exit 3 RV Park provides basic facilities behind a gas station near the Idaho/Oregon border, making it a convenient overnight stop. For those seeking more amenities, Caldwell Campground and RV Park is a short drive away and offers full hookups. For riverside camping with your RV, Riverlife RVing along the Payette River provides water and 30/50 amp hookups, along with Wi-Fi and good Verizon service. Just across the border in Ontario, River Point RV Park offers additional facilities for larger rigs, including water hookups and toilets.

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