Swinging Bridge

Idaho

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Conditions: Blocked

for campground, today

An 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 14 h ago

  • clear: Weather

    Clear, high 72°F / low 43°F, 0% precip — 100/100 for campground

    OpenWeather14 h ago

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Oct 10 – Oct 17
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About this campground

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.

Campsite info

Sites
7
Site types
Rv
Reservable
Yes
Vault toilets
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When to go

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Ola, ID weather station, 8 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan38° high15° low
  2. Feb45° high19° low
  3. Mar54° high26° low
  4. Apr62° high31° low
  5. May72° high39° low
  6. Jun81° high44° low
  7. Jul93° high51° low
  8. Aug91° high48° low
  9. Sep81° high40° low
  10. Oct65° high29° low
  11. Nov48° high22° low
  12. Dec38° high17° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

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Forest Service

Source: USFS EDW boundaries; USGS PAD-US 4.1

Conditions

Active alerts for Boise National Forest as of Oct 9, 2026:

Source: USFS forest alerts

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