Payette River: Chief Parrish

BLM Bureau of Land Management · Banks, ID · Dispersed

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Conditions

Road Access Not recorded
Season Not recorded
Campfires Not recorded
Boondock Access Not recorded

The managing agency hasn't published road access, season or campfire rules for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Style Boondocking Vault Toilet

Campground Stats

Total Sites0

Location

44.02611111, -116.1388889 · 7211 Idaho State Highway 55 , Banks , ID 83602

Description

The Main Payette River is a classic Class III, pool-drop river cooperatively managed by the BLM and Boise National Forest. Chief Parrish is located about half way along the Main Payette River between Banks and Beehive Bend. This site is used as a launch or take-out spot primarily used by kayakers. The site is also a popular picnicking site. The facilities include a small, gravel parking area, vault toilet, and three picnic tables. This is a fee parking area - $5.00/day or $30.00 season pass for the Boise National Forest Annual Day Use Pass. Day passes are available on-site.

Purchase online Boise National Forest Annual Day Use Pass

Payette River Maps (Boater's Guide)

Directions

Chief Parrish is about two miles north of Beehive Bend Take-out Site and approximately eight miles north of Horseshoe Bend on Highway 55. Highway signs point out the location.

Activities

PADDLING PICNICKING

Details

FeeParking: $5/day; or $30/Boise National Forest Annual Day Use Pass.
Stay LimitDay use only.
Phone208-384-3300
Email[email protected]

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