Cold Springs Campground (Group ONLY )
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Cold Springs Campground (Group ONLY )
Cold Springs Campground is a group campground located 12.5 miles north of Banks, Idaho just off State Highway 55 at an elevation of 4,000 feet. The campground is one of 4 campgrounds that lie along State Highway 55, on the North Fork of the Payette River between Banks and Smiths Ferry. The North Fork Payette River flows next to the highway, where whitewater rafting and kayaking are popular activities. Natural Features: The campground is situated is a scenic canyon just above Highway 55. The mountains are forested with a mix of Ponderosa and lodgepole pines and shade is plentiful within most of the campground. Summer days are warm, reaching 80-90 degrees; nights are cooler. Recreation: The North Fork Payette River is a very popular location for whitewater rafting and kayaking. The Payette Whitewater Roundup is held annually in July along different sections of the river.
Before you go
Season
Mid-May – End of September
Reservations
Reservations accepted
Scenic drives that pass close
Make it a night on a better road
Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.