Secesh Campground
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 | 4 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Amenities & rules
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
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/night |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 45.0636° N, 115.7613° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedMeadow Marsh Rx
18 mi from the campground · 70 acres
- PrescribedGoose Rx
23 mi from the campground · 529 acres
- PrescribedBrush Rx
30 mi from the campground · 150 acres
- PrescribedMill Creek Council Mtn Rx
32 mi from the campground · 1,817 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Explore
Trails nearby
- 0.1 miSecesh River ↗14.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 0.4 miCow Creek ↗9.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 1.4 miLoon Creek/Loon Lake ↗13.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 1.6 miHum Lake/North Fork Lick ↗10.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.1 miSplit Creek Lookout1.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.4 miZena Creek2.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.1 miSecesh River Trailhead ↗Payette National Forest
- 1.4 miSplit Creek Trailhead ↗Payette National Forest
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Payette National Forest.
- inPayette National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,407,306 acres
- 4.6 miFrank Church-River of No Return Wilderness ↗Wilderness · BLM/FS · 2,358,886 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
- Chi-Sandra GardenSite · Warren · 14.1 mi
- Ah Toy GardenSite · Warren · 14.5 mi
- Chinese Mining Camp Archeological SiteSite · Warren · 14.7 mi
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Secesh Campground?
No. Secesh Campground 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 Secesh Campground?
$10/night
Source: Forest Service
What time is check-in at Secesh Campground?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Forest Service
Is Secesh Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Secesh Campground have?
5 sites, including 4 standard sites without power.
Source: Forest Service
Are pets allowed at Secesh Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Secesh Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Forest Service
Can I have a campfire at Secesh Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 4 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
What if Secesh Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Ponderosa (0.2 mi, first-come), Indian Point Camping Area (4.1 mi, first-come), and Deadman Bar Camping Area (8.5 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby