Lafferty
Lafferty Campground has 8 campsites located along a small creek.
Sites are first-come, first-served. Recreation.gov lists this campground for paying on site, and you may be able to pay with the Scan and Pay feature of its app.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 8 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Site guide
7 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | People / vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Back-in | 66 | 5 / – |
| 2 | Back-in | 49 | 5 / – |
| 4 | Pull-through | 5 / – | |
| 5 | Back-in | 48 | 5 / – |
| 6 | Back-in | 45 | 5 / – |
| 7 | Back-in | 44 | 5 / – |
| 8 | Back-in | 58 | 5 / – |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Amenities & rules
| Pets | Allowed |
It has a paved campground loop and is suitable for medium RVs. No hook-ups.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Forest | Payette National Forest |
| Fees | $10.00 single sites |
Weather by month
Getting there
From Hwy 95 take the Council to Cuprum Road #002 (Hornet Ridge Road) 20 miles northwest to the campground.
| Coordinates | 44.9398° N, 116.6539° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedCold Rx
10 mi from the campground · 1,094 acres
- PrescribedMill Creek Council Mtn Rx
19 mi from the campground · 1,817 acres
- PrescribedBrush Rx
20 mi from the campground · 150 acres
- PrescribedGoose Rx
23 mi from the campground · 529 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 10.7 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Joseph Fly Shope and Lamb Trading ↗ | 40.1 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
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Public land it sits in
Payette National Forest begins about 8.7 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 8.7 miPayette National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,407,306 acres
- 9.3 miWallowa-Whitman National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,525,292 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- A. O. Huntley BarnBuilding · Cuprum · 9.5 mi
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Lafferty?
No. Lafferty is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Lafferty?
$10.00 single sites
Source: Forest Service
What time is check-in at Lafferty?
Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Forest Service
Is Lafferty open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Lafferty have?
9 sites, including 8 standard sites without power.
Source: Forest Service
Are pets allowed at Lafferty?
Yes, pets are allowed at Lafferty. Leash rules apply.
Source: Forest Service
What if Lafferty is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Huckleberry (10 mi, first-come), Cold Springs Campground (10.5 mi), and Evergreen Campground (13.5 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby