Swinging Bridge

About

Overview Swinging Bridge Campground is located 10 miles north of Banks, Idaho just off Highway 55 at an elevation of 4,000 feet. The North Fork Payette River flows next to the highway, where extreme kayaking is a popular activity. Recreation The North Fork of the Payette River is a very popular location for expert kayaking. Whitewater rafting is nearby on the Main and South Fork sections of the Payette River. Anglers will find good to excellent fishing for whitefish and rainbow trout. Facilities The campground contains single-family sites, each with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets are provided. Roads and parking spurs are paved. Because of its proximity to the highway, some noise from passing traffic is to be expected. 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.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

• fuel station

  Fuel station

  10 mi

• grocery

  Garden Valley Market

  8.5 mi

• potable water

  Potable water

  12 mi

• trailhead

  Kyaott Trailhead

  9.4 mi

• attraction

  Skinny Dipper's Hot Springs

  6.5 mi

• recreation site

  Banks River Access

  6.0 mi

No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.

Contact & access

• BOISE · ID
• 541-351-1182