Dispersed Camping
South Fork Recreation Area
South Fork Recreation Area in Idaho offers a landscape of forests and rivers. Temperatures range from lows of 20°F in winter to highs of 85°F in summer. Nearby, visitors can explore the Payette National Forest and enjoy activities like hiking and fishing.
Detours Nearby

Edna Creek Campground
59 min away

Banner Creek Campground
1 hr 8 min away
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
Location
South Fork Recreation Area is located in Idaho
Coordinates
44.06703784 N
115.9406341 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 13 usersLast on 11/19/25
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 11/19/25
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 13 usersLast on 11/19/25
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 11/19/25
- 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.

