Name: Boiling Springs Campground
Boiling Springs Campground is set on the west bank of the Middle Fork of the Payette River. Boiling Hot Springs are only a few hundred yards north on the road. The campground is on flat land next to the river and extends up a hill a bit. This area is heavily forested and offers beautiful fall scenery.
Campsites: There are 8 campsites, each having a picnic table and fire pit with attached grate. The road and driveways are gravel while the sites are dirt.
Host on Site: No, the host is at Trail Creek Campground.
Water: There is a hand pump equipped well for drinking water.
Garbage Services: No.
Electricity Available: No.
Restroom: There is one vault style outhouse. It was clean and well stocked when we visited.
Handicap Accessible: The outhouse is handicap accessible but nothing else is.
Firewood: I would recommend you provide your own.
Pets: Pets are allowed but must be kept on a leash or kenneled.
Picnic Area: There is no designated picnic area but there are many primitive sites which are free and could be used for your picnic.
Recreation: Camping, fishing, hiking, 4-wheeling, photography and much more is available. Boiling Hot Springs are nearby.
Fishing: Fishing in the Middle Fork of the Payette River is available for trout and whitefish. Check the regulations at here.
Boating: No.
Swimming: Wading or playing in the river is available but there is no "swimming" area.
Wildlife: Deer, elk, black bear, wolves, fox and many other woodland animals live in the forest here.
Additional Camping Opportunities: We have reviews these nearby campgrounds; Trail Creek Campground, Tie Creek Campground, Hardscrabble Campground, Rattlesnake Group Campground, Peace Valley Campground, Peace Creek Trailhead and Silver Creek Plunge and Campground.
Phone service: None.
Nearby Services: The nearest services are at Crouch, Idaho.
RV Dumping Site: None.
Location/Driving instructions: Follow this GoogleMap from Boise.
Coordinates: 44.359824,-115.859902
Elevation: 4030 Feet
Reviewed Date: September 2012
Fees And Reservations: Boiling Springs Campground is a first come first served facility. Host on Site: No, the host is at Trail Creek Campground. The daily fee as of April 2017 was $15 per night per campsite and there is a day-use fee of $8.
This information is accurate as of the date of the review.
| Friday | Saturday | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday |
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| High: 66°F | High: 70°F | High: 70°F | High: 74°F | High: 76°F | High: 76°F | High: 76°F |
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| Possible light rain in the morning. | Partly cloudy throughout the day. | Partly cloudy throughout the day. | Clear throughout the day. | Clear throughout the day. | Clear throughout the day. | Partly cloudy throughout the day. |
| 53% chance of rain | 17% chance of rain | 12% chance of rain | No precipation during the day | No precipation during the day | No precipation during the day | No precipation during the day |
| Low: 41°F | Low: 41°F | Low: 44°F | Low: 43°F | Low: 44°F | Low: 46°F | Low: 47°F |
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