Swinging Bridge

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.

Camp site features

Across 7 camp sites:

ADA accessible: 1 of 7 sites
Longest RV: 40 ft
Largest party: 8 people

Directions

From Horseshoe Bend, ID, take State Rt. 55 north for 21.5 miles to the campground sign. Turn left after the sign into the campground(on west side of highway).

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

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Bronte G

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Reviewed 3 months ago

Love the times I have been here. I just wish people wouldn’t put their tent in the way of the beginning of the hiking trails.

Rebekah M

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Reviewed 4 months ago

Spot 7 has tons of trees. You pretty much have shade all day. You do have to go down hill to get to the fire pit and picnic table. It was a tight fit for our 17ft tent trailer so keep that in mind if you have an RV. Road noise was loud but at night all you heard was the river.

Kaiden K

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Reviewed 4 months ago

Friendly camp host came to say hi after arriving. Campground site was well kept besides only one bathroom I saw active, but wasn’t an issue with how empty it was. Road noise is obvious but maybe just luck, never heard much for loud bikes or many semi’s

Lawrence C

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Reviewed 4 months ago

Beautiful place! Camp host was really nice and helpful! Kept the campground really clean and bathrooms well stocked with tp. Loved it!

Dan M

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Reviewed 5 months ago

Would not come back again. Water was a rusty brown from the hand pump. Campground Host said it was tested but the quality of the water was not good. They had bottled water! The campground is close to busy HWY 55 and traffic could be heard throughout our one night stay.

Natalie S

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Reviewed 5 months ago

One night stay as a rest stop only. Campground was clean and quiet. Some road noise, but not annoying. At night you can hear the Payette River which is just across Highway 55. The pit toilet was the cleanest I've ever used.

Availability

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