Cold Springs Campground - Payette NF
Its 32 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov. Cold Springs Campground - Payette NF is a National Forest campground near Adams, Idaho.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
1 / 2Cold Springs campground sits on the shores of Goose Lake. Photo: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- National Forest
- Managed by
- None
- Hookups
- 25 ft
- Max RV length
Cold Springs Campground - Payette NF sits inside Payette National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Fee unknown, see agency
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 32
- Group sites
- 2
- Accessible sites
- 2
- Hookups
- None
- Max RV length
- 25 ft
- Site driveways
- Mixed
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✓ Pets allowed
On site: Fire rings and pets allowed.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Campsites
32 sites in 2 loops; 2 pull-through; the longest takes a 25 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.
| Book | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND, site 001 |
| 002 | COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND, site 002 |
| 003 | COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND, site 003 |
| 004 | COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND, site 004 |
| 005 | COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | Yes | Full | Book loop COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND, site 005 |
| 006 | COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND, site 006 |
| 007 | COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND, site 007 |
| 008 | COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND, site 008 |
| 009 | COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND, site 009 |
| 011 | COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND, site 011 |
| 012 | COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND, site 012 |
| 013 | COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND, site 013 |
| 014 | COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND, site 014 |
| 015 | COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND, site 015 |
| 016 | COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND, site 016 |
| 017 | COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND, site 017 |
| 018 | COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND, site 018 |
| 019 | COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND, site 019 |
| 020 | COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND, site 020 |
| 021 | COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 24 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND, site 021 |
| 022 | COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 24 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND, site 022 |
| 023 | COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 24 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND, site 023 |
| 024 | COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 24 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND, site 024 |
| 025 | COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 24 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND, site 025 |
| 026 | COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 24 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND, site 026 |
| 027 | COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 24 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND, site 027 |
| 028 | COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 24 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND, site 028 |
| 029 | COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 24 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND, site 029 |
| 030 | COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 24 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Full | Book loop COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND, site 030 |
| G1 | COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND | Group standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND, site G1 |
| G2 | COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND | Group standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND, site G2 |
| 010 | COLD SPRINGS CAMPRGOUND | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop COLD SPRINGS CAMPRGOUND, site 010 |
Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-30. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.
Rules
- Pets
- Allowed
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 4,819 ft
44.9489, -116.4400 in Adams. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Cold Springs Campground - Payette NF?
Sites at Cold Springs Campground - Payette NF are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234028).
How many campsites does Cold Springs Campground - Payette NF have?
Cold Springs Campground - Payette NF has 32 campsites, including 2 group sites. 2 sites are accessible.
Are there accessible (ADA) campsites at Cold Springs Campground - Payette NF?
Yes, 2 sites are designated accessible at Cold Springs Campground - Payette NF.
Does Cold Springs Campground - Payette NF have RV hookups?
No. Cold Springs Campground - Payette NF has no hookups. The longest rig allowed is 25 feet.
Are there pull-through sites at Cold Springs Campground - Payette NF?
Recreation.gov lists 2 pull-through sites at Cold Springs Campground - Payette NF: loop COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND, site G1 and loop COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND, site G2.
Are dogs allowed at Cold Springs Campground - Payette NF?
Yes, pets are allowed at Cold Springs Campground - Payette NF.
Who manages Cold Springs Campground - Payette NF?
Cold Springs Campground - Payette NF is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Cold Springs Campground - Payette NF
Swimming nearby
The nearest swimming hole to Cold Springs Campground - Payette NF, in a straight line: Payette Lake (swimming hole, 16 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $10 per night
Evergreen Campground - Sites
- 12
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $10 per night
Lafferty - Sites
- 8
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $10 per night
Last Chance - Sites
- 23
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $10 per night
More campgrounds: camping near Adams and campgrounds in Adams.
Sources
- recreation.gov (name, coordinates, manager, campsites, hookups), accessed 2026-09-30
- recreation.gov (name, coordinates, manager, reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, fireRings, sites, campsites), accessed 2026-09-29
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01
Photo credits
- Photo 1: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 2: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)