Payette River: Beehive Bend
Facility · Idaho ·
Managed by the Bureau of Land Management
- 2,722 ft
- Elevation
The Main Payette River is a classic Class III, pool-drop river cooperatively managed by the BLM and Boise National Forest. Beehive Bend serves as a take-out point primarily for the Main Payette River but can also be used for longer trips starting on the South Fork of the Payette. Most boaters put in at the USFS ramp at Banks, Idaho (the confluence of the North Fork and South Fork Payette Rivers). Beehive Bend has a gravel parking area, two vault toilets, a changing room, trash receptacles, and a concrete raft drying area. Ideal flows for this section is between 2,000-10,000 cfs. This is a fee parking area - $5.00/day or $30.00 season pass for the Boise National Forest Annual Day Use Pass. Day passes are available on-site.
Purchase online Boise National Forest Annual Day Use Pass
Getting there
Beehive Bend is located about 30 miles north of Boise, Idaho and about six miles north of Horseshoe Bend, Idaho on Highway 55.
44.00444, -116.18028 · 44°0'16.0"N 116°10'49.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 89°F in Jul, down to 33°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 34 | 41 | 52 | 60 | 69 | 78 | 89 | 89 | 79 | 64 | 44 | 33 |
| Low °F | 19 | 22 | 27 | 32 | 38 | 44 | 48 | 46 | 39 | 31 | 26 | 20 |
| Precip in | 4.2 | 2.5 | 2.9 | 2.1 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 1.7 | 3.2 | 5.0 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 12.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Fees and stay limits
Parking: $5/day; or $30/Boise National Forest Annual Day Use Pass.
Stay limit: Day use only.
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
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Common questions about Payette River: Beehive Bend
- Can you reserve a site at Payette River: Beehive Bend?
- No. Payette River: Beehive Bend is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
- How long can you stay at Payette River: Beehive Bend?
- Day use only.
Camping near Payette River: Beehive Bend
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- Payette River: Chief Parrish 2.5 mi · Facility
- Payette River: Deer Creek 9.5 mi · Facility
- Payette River: Confluence 11 mi · Facility
- Canyon Creek Campground 13.1 mi · Campground
- Cold Springs Campground (Group ONLY ) 13.5 mi · Campground
- Hot Springs Campground and Group sites 14 mi · Campground
- Big Eddy Campground 15.4 mi · Campground
- Little Gem 16.6 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 208-384-3300
- Email BLM_ID_FourRiversOffice@blm.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-27.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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