Anglers and paddlers will find dispersed camping opportunities along the South Fork Payette River at this Garden Valley area site. The campground allows both drive-in and walk-in access, accommodating different camping preferences and vehicle capabilities. Cell service reaches the area, and campers can bring pets and enjoy evening campfires.
The site permits alcohol and maintains a relaxed atmosphere for riverside camping. Nearby South Fork Recreation Site offers a more developed alternative just 0.1 miles northwest for campers preferring established facilities.
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Map & DirectionsSouth Fork Recreation Area is located in Idaho near Garden Valley
Coordinates
44.06703784 N
115.9406341 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 15 usersLast on 6/17/26
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 6/17/26- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 15 usersLast on 6/17/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 6/17/26
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
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
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if South Fork Recreation Area needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 1 hr 6 min from Boise, ID
- 2 hrs 50 min from Twin Falls, ID
- 4 hrs 9 min from Lewiston, ID
- 4 hrs 34 min from Walla Walla, WA
