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Cold Springs Campground - Boise NF
Idaho
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Blocked today
Cold Springs Campground - Boise NF
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Conditions: Blocked
for rafting float, todayAn agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good
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problem: Agency alerts
13 active alerts in Boise National Forest; most severe: UPDATED Sept. 19 - Crooked Fire Area, Road, and Trail Closure
USFSPosted Sep 19 · checked 20 h ago
clear: Weather
Clear, high 66°F / low 66°F, 0% precip — 100/100 for rafting float
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Overview Cold Springs Campground is one of four campgrounds along Idaho's State Highway 55, next to the North Fork of the Payette River. This area is a popular location for river rafting trips and camping. This campground rests at 3,878 feet.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 This campground has five sites situated as a group area, each with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets are provided. Because of its proximity to the highway, some noise from passing traffic is to be expected.Natural Features The campground is situated in 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. Nearby Attractions Near the boat and kayak launch of the Payette River.
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