Payette River: Deer Creek

BLM Bureau of Land Management · Garden Valley, 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

Campground Stats

Total Sites0

Location

44.09222222, -116.0325 · Banks Lowman Road , Garden Valley , ID 83622

Description

The South Fork Payette River is a classic pool-drop river cooperatively managed by the BLM and Boise National Forest. Deer Creek launch is a main put-in spot for the Class III-IV, "Staircase" section of the South Fork Payette River. many boaters will launch here to avoid the three miles of calm water from the Confluence Site. The site is essentially a very broad gravel area adjacent to the Banks-Lowman Highway. The facilities include a steep, steel and wood boat ramp, portable toilet, and information kiosk. 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

Deer Creek Launch Site is located along the Banks-Lowman Highway four miles east of Banks, Idaho and six miles west of Garden Valley, Idaho.

Activities

Accessible Facility or Activity FISHING INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS PADDLING PHOTOGRAPHY WATER SPORTS WILDLIFE VIEWING

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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