U.S. Forest Service · Payette National Forest · Weiser, ID

Spring Creek Campground

Spring Creek Campground is located along the peaceful Spring Creek in the Hitt Mountains of western Idaho. Visitors enjoy relaxing along the gentle creek, fishing and exploring local trails.

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Spring Creek Campground Site 12Campsite in Spring Creek Campground surrounded by Ponderosa Pine trees.Campsites in Spring Creek Campground surrounded by Ponderosa Pine trees.Campsite 4 in Spring Creek Campground.
Photos courtesy of FS · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard, no hookups12
group picnic area1
Host/management3
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 32 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

13 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePeople / vehiclesAccessible
002StandardBack-in32GravelFull8 / 2Yes
003StandardBack-in32GravelFull8 / 2
004StandardBack-in32GravelFull8 / 2
005StandardBack-in32GravelFull8 / 2
006StandardBack-in32GravelFull8 / 2
007StandardBack-in32GravelFull8 / 2
008StandardBack-in22GravelFull8 / 2
009StandardBack-in32GravelFull8 / 2
010StandardBack-in32GravelFull8 / 2
011StandardBack-in32GravelFull8 / 2

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length32 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
FeesSpring Creek Group Site Daily Rates are $15.00 per day for 1-25 people, $20.00 per day for 26-50 people, $25.00 per day for 51-75 people and $30.00 per day for 76-100 people.
AccessibilitySites 002, 012 are listed accessible

The campground offers several single-family campsites and one large group picnic site than can accommodate up to 100 guests. Picnic tables and fire rings are provided, as are accessible vault toilets and drinking water.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusClosed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date.
ForestPayette National Forest
Fees$10 single units, $15 double units.

Payette National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Spring Creek Campground20°30°40°50°60°70°80°January: 3.24 inches of precipitationFebruary: 2.40 inches of precipitationMarch: 2.26 inches of precipitationApril: 1.57 inches of precipitationMay: 1.81 inches of precipitationJune: 1.29 inches of precipitationJuly: 0.38 inches of precipitationAugust: 0.32 inches of precipitationSeptember: 0.57 inches of precipitationOctober: 1.30 inches of precipitationNovember: 2.40 inches of precipitationDecember: 3.86 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 23.4°F averageFebruary: 28.8°F averageMarch: 39.9°F averageApril: 48.4°F averageMay: 57.0°F averageJune: 64.7°F averageJuly: 74.3°F averageAugust: 72.6°F averageSeptember: 62.2°F averageOctober: 48.5°F averageNovember: 35.0°F averageDecember: 25.3°F average0 in1 in2 in3 in4 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Cambridge, 13 miles from the campground at 2,650 feet, station USC00101408 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 21 inches a year.

Getting there

From Weiser, Idaho, travel north on Highway 95 for approximately 12 miles, then turn onto Upper Mann Creek Road/Forest Road 009 and travel another 18 miles to the campground.

Nearest townWeiser, Idaho
Coordinates44.5703° N, 116.9464° W · Directions ↗

Good to know

  • Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Mill Creek Council Mtn Rx

    36 mi from the campground · 1,817 acres

  • Prescribed
    Cold Rx

    37 mi from the campground · 1,094 acres

  • Prescribed
    Goose Rx

    45 mi from the campground · 529 acres

  • Prescribed
    Brush Rx

    49 mi from the campground · 150 acres

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗22.8 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

Explore

Video

Sneak Peek - Day Two Vacation Blog - Spring Creek Campground in Clarksville, Tennessee (US

  • 0.1 mi
    Sleeping Spring
    0.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.5 mi
    Sturgill Peak ↗
    7.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
  • 1.1 mi
    Hitt Creek
    2.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
  • 1.8 mi
    Saddle Trail
    1.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
  • 2.5 mi
    Keithly Creek
    4.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
  • 3.1 mi
    Porcupine Creek ↗
    5.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike

Trailheads within three miles

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

Natural features

The campground is situated beneath tall ponderosa pine and fir trees at an elevation of 4,750 feet. Summer temperatures are hot during the day, but the surrounding trees provide ample shade. The Payette National Forest encompasses some of Idaho's most beautiful and diverse country. Located in west-central Idaho north of Boise, the 2.3 million-acre forest extends 100 miles west to east from Hells Canyon to the Middle Fork Salmon River, and 70 miles north to south from the Salmon River to the Weiser River.

Recreation

Several miles of hiking, biking and off-road vehicle trails crisscross the area. The Sturgill Peak Trail climbs to a 7,289-foot summit and an active fire lookout built in 1934. Hikers are rewarded with views of the surrounding Hitt Range and the Wallowa Mountains to the west.

Nearby

Mann Creek Reservoir is about 15 miles from the campground, offering boating and fishing opportunities.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Spring Creek Campground?

Sites at Spring Creek Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Spring Creek Campground?

Spring Creek Group Site Daily Rates are $15.00 per day for 1-25 people, $20.00 per day for 26-50 people, $25.00 per day for 51-75 people and $30.00 per day for 76-100 people.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Spring Creek Campground?

Check-in 2:15 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Spring Creek Campground open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Spring Creek Campground have?

16 sites, including 12 standard sites without power and 1 group picnic area.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Spring Creek Campground?

The longest site here provides 32 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are pets allowed at Spring Creek Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Spring Creek Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there accessible sites at Spring Creek Campground?

Sites 002 and 012 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is there to do at Spring Creek Campground?

Several miles of hiking, biking and off-road vehicle trails crisscross the area. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Spring Creek Campground?

Weiser, Idaho. Mann Creek Reservoir is about 15 miles from the campground, offering boating and fishing opportunities.

Source: Getting there

What if Spring Creek Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Justrite Campground (2.1 mi, first-come), Kiwanis Campground (4 mi, first-come), and Mann Creek Campground (11.1 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby