Can you reserve a site at Cold Springs Campground - Payette NF (ID)?

Yes, Cold Springs Campground - Payette NF (ID) is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Cold Springs Campground - Payette NF (ID) have?

34 sites in total, of which 32 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Cold Springs Campground - Payette NF (ID)?

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

Are pets allowed at Cold Springs Campground - Payette NF (ID)?

Yes, pets are allowed at Cold Springs Campground - Payette NF (ID).

Are campfires allowed at Cold Springs Campground - Payette NF (ID)?

Campfires are allowed at Cold Springs Campground - Payette NF (ID). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Cold Springs Campground - Payette NF (ID) — 32 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Cold Springs Campground is located near Lost Valley Reservoir, just 10 miles from New Meadows, Idaho. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing and swimming.

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.

Recreation

Lost Valley Reservoir is just 3/4-mile from the campground, offering boating, canoeing and fishing opportunities. On the north end of the reservoir is the Lost Creek Interpretive Site, an excellent location for bird watching.

Facilities

The campground offers two group sites that can accommodate up to 75 and 50 guests each. Several additional single and double-family sites are available as well. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Roads and parking spurs are gravel. The campground has no hookups or trash receptacles. Please pack out your trash.

A boat ramp is located on the southeast shore of Lost Valley Reservoir, while Slaughter Gulch Day Use Site can be found on the west shore.

Natural Features

The campground is set in an open meadow lined with ponderosa pines and fir trees at an elevation of 5,000 feet. A few sites are shaded, but most are not. Summer wildflowers are abundant.

Nearby Attractions

Lost Valley Reservoir is less then a mile from the campground.

The facts

32 bookable sites
34 sites in total, including non-bookable
4 accessible sites
Vehicles up to 24 ft
Up to 75 people per site
Loops: COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND, COLD SPRINGS CAMPRGOUND

Site types

30 Standard Nonelectric
2 Group Standard Nonelectric
2 Management

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed
Water hookups — not available

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

34 campsites at Cold Springs Campground - Payette NF (ID)

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8	🐾
002	COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8	🐾
003	COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8	🐾
004	COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8	🐾
005	COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8	♿ 🐾
006	COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
007	COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8	🐾
008	COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8	🐾
009	COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8	🐾
011	COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8	🐾
012	COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8	🐾
013	COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8	🐾
014	COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8	🐾
015	COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8	🐾
016	COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8	🐾
017	COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8	🐾
018	COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8	🐾
019	COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8	🐾
020	COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾
021	COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	10	🐾
022	COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	24 ft	10	🐾
023	COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	24 ft	10	🐾
024	COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	24 ft	8	🐾
025	COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	24 ft	8	🐾
026	COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾
027	COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾
028	COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾
029	COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾
030	COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	♿ 🐾
G1	COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND	Group Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	75	🐾
G2	COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND	Group Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	50	🐾
Scan and Pay Double	COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND	Management	Back In	Gravel	—	8	♿ 🐾
Scan and Pay Single	COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND	Management	Back In	Gravel	—	8	♿ 🐾
010	COLD SPRINGS CAMPRGOUND	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8	🐾

Getting there

From New Meadows, Idaho, take Highway 95 west for 8 miles. Turn onto Forest Road 089, located at the Pine Ridge Store junction. Take the gravel road approximately 2 miles to a fork. Turn left and follow the signs to the campground.

44.94889, -116.44000 · 44°56'56.0"N 116°26'24.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 85°F in Jul, down to 30°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	30	36	45	55	64	72	85	85	75	59	42	31
Low °F	9	12	21	27	33	39	43	41	33	25	19	13
Precip in	2.9	2.0	2.5	2.0	2.4	2.1	0.7	0.6	1.0	1.8	2.5	4.0

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.3 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 Cold Springs Campground - Payette NF (ID)

Can you reserve a site at Cold Springs Campground - Payette NF (ID)?: Yes, Cold Springs Campground - Payette NF (ID) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Cold Springs Campground - Payette NF (ID) have?: 34 sites in total, of which 32 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Cold Springs Campground - Payette NF (ID)?: 24 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Cold Springs Campground - Payette NF (ID)?: Yes, pets are allowed at Cold Springs Campground - Payette NF (ID).
Does Cold Springs Campground - Payette NF (ID) have hookups?: No hookups are recorded here.
Are campfires allowed at Cold Springs Campground - Payette NF (ID)?: Campfires are allowed at Cold Springs Campground - Payette NF (ID). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Cold Springs Campground - Payette NF (ID)

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Smokey Boulder Camping Area 14 mi · Campground
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Goose Lake Camping Area 16.4 mi · Campground
Black Lake Campground 17.7 mi · Campground
North Fork Payette Rec Site 18.2 mi · Facility

Contact

Phone 208-634-0400
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Cold Springs Campground - Payette NF (ID)