Brownlee
Campground · 11 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Payette National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 11
- Bookable sites
- up to 5
- People per site
- 4,194 ft
- Elevation
Overview
This 11-unit campground is located in Ponderosa pine trees offering shade on a hot summer day. Sites are located a few miles off the main Hwy 71, so it is peaceful and quiet.
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.
If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.
Facilities
No hook-ups. Potable water for cooking and drinking is available on-site. Sixteen foot limit for RVs.
The facts
- 11 bookable sites
- 12 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Up to 5 people per site
- Loops: Brownlee, Scan and Pay
Site types
- 11 Standard Nonelectric
- 1 Management
Amenities
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, shade.
12 campsites at Brownlee
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Brownlee | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 010 | Brownlee | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 011 | Brownlee | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 02 | Brownlee | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 03 | Brownlee | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 04 | Brownlee | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 05 | Brownlee | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 06 | Brownlee | Standard Nonelectric | Parallel | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 07 | Brownlee | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 08 | Brownlee | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 09 | Brownlee | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| Standard | Scan and Pay | Management | — | — | — | — |
Getting there
Sixteen miles northwest of Cambridge on Hwy 71, one mile east on Road #044.
44.73851, -116.82018 · 44°44'18.6"N 116°49'12.6"W
Typical weather
Typically 95°F in Jul, down to 39°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 39 | 45 | 55 | 64 | 74 | 83 | 95 | 94 | 83 | 66 | 50 | 40 |
| Low °F | 28 | 30 | 35 | 42 | 50 | 56 | 64 | 63 | 55 | 45 | 35 | 29 |
| Precip in | 1.9 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 1.4 | 1.8 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 2.0 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.8 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 Brownlee
- Can you reserve a site at Brownlee?
- Yes, Brownlee is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Brownlee have?
- 12 sites in total, of which 11 can be booked.
- Are pets allowed at Brownlee?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Brownlee.
Also listed by
Brownlee also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Brownlee's operator.
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Contact
- Phone N/A
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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