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

Evergreen Campground

Evergreen Campground is situated next to the Weiser River just off Highway 95 between the towns of Council and New Meadows, Idaho. Fishing and hiking are popular activities.

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Entrance to Evergreen CampgroundEVERGREEN CAMPGROUND - occupied siteEVERGREEN CAMPGROUND - Day Use AreaEVERGREEN CAMPGROUND - creek
Photos courtesy of FS · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard, no hookups9
Tent-only3
Host/management2
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 35 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

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

SiteTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePeople / vehiclesAccessible
001StandardBack-in35PavedPartial15 / 3Yes
002StandardBack-in35PavedPartial8 / 2Yes
003StandardBack-in35PavedPartial2 / 2Yes
004Tent only12GravelPartial8 / 1
005Tent only12GravelPartial8 / 1
006Tent only12GravelPartial8 / 1
007StandardBack-in35PavedPartial8 / 2Yes
008StandardBack-in35PavedPartial8 / 2Yes
009StandardBack-in35PavedPartial8 / 2
010StandardBack-in35PavedPartial10 / 3Yes

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 length35 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
Tent padsYes
AccessibilitySites 001, 002, 003, 007 and 6 more are listed accessible

The campground offers several single and double-family sites, most of which are accessible. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. The road system throughout the campground is gravel, but parking spurs are paved.

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$10.00 single unit, $15.00 double units.

Payette National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Evergreen Campground10°20°30°40°50°60°70°January: 2.85 inches of precipitationFebruary: 2.00 inches of precipitationMarch: 2.51 inches of precipitationApril: 2.01 inches of precipitationMay: 2.35 inches of precipitationJune: 2.08 inches of precipitationJuly: 0.70 inches of precipitationAugust: 0.56 inches of precipitationSeptember: 1.01 inches of precipitationOctober: 1.83 inches of precipitationNovember: 2.55 inches of precipitationDecember: 4.05 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 19.7°F averageFebruary: 24.1°F averageMarch: 33.0°F averageApril: 40.9°F averageMay: 48.6°F averageJune: 55.7°F averageJuly: 64.0°F averageAugust: 62.7°F averageSeptember: 53.8°F averageOctober: 42.0°F averageNovember: 30.6°F averageDecember: 21.7°F average0 in1 in2 in3 in4 in5 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at New Meadows RS, 7 miles from the campground at 3,862 feet, station USC00106388 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 25 inches a year.

Getting there

From Council, Idaho, follow Highway 95 north approximately 14 miles to the campground. From New Meadows, travel 12 miles southwest on Highway 95. The campgound is on the east side of the highway.

Nearest townCouncil, Idaho
Coordinates44.8925° N, 116.3867° 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

    6 mi from the campground · 1,817 acres

  • Prescribed
    Cold Rx

    6 mi from the campground · 1,094 acres

  • Prescribed
    Goose Rx

    10 mi from the campground · 529 acres

  • Prescribed
    Meadow Marsh Rx

    15 mi from the campground · 70 acres

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

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗23.4 mi

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Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Payette National Forest.

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.

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On Register Atlas →

Natural features

Evergeen lives up to its name, as it's settled in a scenic, lush Douglas fir and spruce forest at an approximate elevation of 4,000 feet. Although right off the highway, the large trees and dense bushed provide seclusion and privacy. The Weiser River flows between the campsites and the highway.

Recreation

The Weiser River flows between the campground and the highway, offering excellent rainbow trout fishing, and an occassional crawdad. The Weiser River Trail is popular for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding, and can be accessed within the site.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Evergreen Campground?

Sites at Evergreen 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 Evergreen Campground?

$10.00 single unit, $15.00 double units.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Evergreen Campground?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Evergreen Campground open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Evergreen Campground have?

14 sites, including 9 standard sites without power and 3 tent-only sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Evergreen Campground?

The longest site here provides 35 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 Evergreen Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Evergreen Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there accessible sites at Evergreen Campground?

Sites 001, 002, 003, and 007 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 10 sites in all. 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 Evergreen Campground?

The Weiser River flows between the campground and the highway, offering excellent rainbow trout fishing, and an occassional crawdad. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Evergreen Campground?

Council, Idaho.

Source: Getting there

What if Evergreen Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Cold Springs Campground (4.7 mi), Last Chance (11.7 mi, first-come), and Lafferty (13.5 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby