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

Mann Creek Campground

Mann Creek Campground is located near the Mann Creek Reservoir in the foothills of the West Central Mountains in western Idaho near the Payette National Forest. The reservoir is a popular boating and fishing destination.

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Mann Creek Campground OverviewMann Creek Campground paved road and cross walkMann Creek CampgroundMann Creek Campground Water spigot
Photos courtesy of FS · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard, no hookups13
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 55 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.

SiteEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePeople / vehiclesAccessible
01Back-in55GravelPartial8 / 2
02Back-in55GravelPartial8 / 2
03Back-in55GravelPartial8 / 2
04Back-in55GravelPartial8 / 2
05Back-in55GravelPartial8 / 2Yes
06Back-in55GravelPartial8 / 2
07Back-in55GravelPartial8 / 2
08Back-in55GravelPartial8 / 2
09Pull-through55GravelPartial10 / 3Yes
10Back-in55GravelPartial8 / 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 length55 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
AccessibilitySites 05, 09 are listed accessible

The campground offers 13 sites, two of which are accessible and six sites are available for advanced reservations. Picnic tables, some of which are covered, and fire rings are provided, as are vault toilets and drinking water. Roads and most parking spurs are gravel. The campground loop and two accessible sites are paved.

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

Season & status

StatusOpen
ForestPayette National Forest
Fees$10 individual/$15 designated double occupancy sites

Payette National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Mann Creek Campground20°30°40°50°60°70°80°January: 1.96 inches of precipitationFebruary: 1.34 inches of precipitationMarch: 1.22 inches of precipitationApril: 1.07 inches of precipitationMay: 1.29 inches of precipitationJune: 1.04 inches of precipitationJuly: 0.35 inches of precipitationAugust: 0.26 inches of precipitationSeptember: 0.40 inches of precipitationOctober: 0.83 inches of precipitationNovember: 1.32 inches of precipitationDecember: 2.37 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 29.4°F averageFebruary: 35.3°F averageMarch: 44.8°F averageApril: 51.4°F averageMay: 60.6°F averageJune: 68.5°F averageJuly: 77.8°F averageAugust: 75.4°F averageSeptember: 64.9°F averageOctober: 51.3°F averageNovember: 38.2°F averageDecember: 29.7°F average0 in0.5 in1 in1.5 in2 in2.5 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Weiser, 12 miles from the campground at 2,120 feet, station USC00109638 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 13 inches a year.

Getting there

From Weiser, Idaho, take Highway 95 north for 12 miles, then take the Mann Creek Road north approximately 2.5 miles to Mann Creek Reservoir and the campground.

Nearest townWeiser, Idaho
Coordinates44.4122° N, 116.9101° 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

    41 mi from the campground · 1,817 acres

  • Prescribed
    Cold Rx

    45 mi from the campground · 1,094 acres

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

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗17.2 mi

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

Explore

Video

A Video Tour of Mann Creek Campground in SW Idaho (Sorry for the audio issues.)

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Natural features

Mann Creek Reservoir lies in the rolling and arid foothills of the Hitt Mountains. At an elevation of 3,300 feet, the area is hot and dry in the summer months. Large shade trees help block some of the intense sun, but shade is limited.

Recreation

The reservoir offers 283 surface-acres of water and five miles of shoreline, although the water level fluctuates seasonally. Visitors enjoy boating, canoeing, swimming and trout fishing.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Mann Creek Campground?

Sites at Mann 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 Mann Creek Campground?

$10 individual/$15 designated double occupancy sites

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Mann Creek Campground?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Mann Creek Campground open right now?

Open as of Oct 16, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Mann Creek Campground have?

15 sites, including 13 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Mann Creek Campground?

The longest site here provides 55 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 Mann Creek Campground?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there accessible sites at Mann Creek Campground?

Sites 05 and 09 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 Mann Creek Campground?

The reservoir offers 283 surface-acres of water and five miles of shoreline, although the water level fluctuates seasonally. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Mann Creek Campground?

Weiser, Idaho.

Source: Getting there

What if Mann Creek Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Kiwanis Campground (7.2 mi, first-come), Justrite Campground (9.2 mi, first-come), and Spring Creek Campground (11.1 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby