Can you reserve a site at Swinging Bridge?

Yes, Swinging Bridge is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Swinging Bridge?

40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Swinging Bridge, Idaho — 7 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Swinging Bridge Campground is located 10 miles north of Banks, Idaho just off Highway 55 at an elevation of 4,000 feet.

The North Fork Payette River flows next to the highway, where extreme kayaking is a popular activity.

Recreation

The North Fork of the Payette River is a very popular location for expert kayaking. Whitewater rafting is nearby on the Main and South Fork sections of the Payette River.

Anglers will find good to excellent fishing for whitefish and rainbow trout.

Facilities

The campground contains single-family sites, each with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets are provided. Roads and parking spurs are paved. Because of its proximity to the highway, some noise from passing traffic is to be expected.

Natural Features

The campground is situated is a scenic canyon just above Highway 55. The mountains are forested with a mix of Ponderosa and lodgepole pines and shade is plentiful within most of the campground. Summer days are warm, reaching 80-90 degrees; nights are cooler.

The facts

Season: Mid-May – End of September — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
7 bookable sites
1 accessible site
Vehicles up to 40 ft
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: SWIN

Site types

7 RV Nonelectric

Amenities

Shade

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, pets allowed.

Book on Recreation.gov

7 campsites at Swinging Bridge

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	SWIN	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	30 ft	8
004	SWIN	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	16 ft	8	♿
005	SWIN	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	35 ft	8
006	SWIN	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	30 ft	8
007	SWIN	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	25 ft	8
008	SWIN	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	30 ft	8
009	SWIN	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	40 ft	8

Getting there

From Horseshoe Bend, ID, take State Rt. 55 north for 21.5 miles to the campground sign. Turn left after the sign into the campground(on west side of highway).

44.17156, -116.12096 · 44°10'17.6"N 116°7'15.5"W

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Typical weather

Typically 93°F in Jul, down to 38°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	38	45	54	62	72	81	93	91	81	65	48	38
Low °F	15	19	26	31	39	44	51	48	40	30	22	17
Precip in	3.4	2.3	2.3	2.0	2.2	1.2	0.4	0.3	0.5	1.6	2.3	3.9

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Swinging Bridge

Can you reserve a site at Swinging Bridge?: Yes, Swinging Bridge is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Swinging Bridge have?: 7 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Swinging Bridge?: 40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Camping near Swinging Bridge

Cold Springs Campground - Boise NF (ID) 1.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Eastside 11.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Canyon Creek Campground 1.2 mi · Campground
Cold Springs Campground (Group ONLY ) 1.6 mi · Campground
Big Eddy Campground 3.5 mi · Campground
Payette River: Deer Creek 7 mi · Facility
Payette River: Confluence 7.5 mi · Facility
Smith's Ferry Snowmobiling Adventures 8.9 mi · Facility
Tie Creek Campground 10 mi · Campground
Payette River: Chief Parrish 10.1 mi · Facility
Hollywood Campground 11.1 mi · Campground
Sage Hen Nature Trail Trailhead 11.6 mi · Facility

Contact

Phone 541-351-1182
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Swinging Bridge