7-Day Forecast
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58°F
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59°F
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61°F
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60°F
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61°F
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66°F
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70°F
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Overview
Hot Springs Campground is located just east of Garden Valley, Idaho along the Banks-Lowman Highway at an elevation of 3169 feet. Visitors enjoy rafting, kayaking, fishing on the South Fork Payette River, and soaking in the hot springs at the river's edge.
The South Fork Payette River is across the road from the campground, offering fishing, whitewater rafting, and kayaking. A natural hot springs soaking pool is located on the river directly across the road and down a staircase.
The campground contains three accessible group sites with picnic and serving tables, grills and campfire circles with benches. Sites 1 and 2 can accommodate up to 200 people each; Site 3 can accommodate up to 50 people. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. Because of its proximity to the highway, some noise from passing traffic is to be expected.
The campground is situated at the foot of a forested hillside. Towering Ponderosa pines are scattered throughout the site, offering partial shade. Summer wildflowers dot the landscape. Nearby Attractions Numerous natural hot springs pools can be found along the Banks-Lowman Highway, also known as the Wildlife Canyon Scenic Byway. The area offers scenic views, wildlife watching, historical information kiosks, and several hiking opportunities. Whitewater rafting and kayaking are popular activities on the South Fork and Main Payette Rivers. Several companies in the area offer guided half and full-day trips.
Location
Elevation
3,349 ft
RV Information
Up to 99 ft
Maximum RV Length
Trailers up to 99 ft
3 sites with electric
Today
58°F
10 mph WNW
Fri
59°F
1 to 9 mph WNW
Sat
61°F
3 mph SSE
Sun
60°F
1 to 6 mph N
Mon
61°F
0 to 5 mph WNW
Tue
66°F
0 to 3 mph WNW
Wed
70°F
1 to 5 mph NNW
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