U.S. Forest Service · Boise National Forest · ID
Swinging Bridge
Photo · U.S. Forest ServiceNot publishedStatus
ReservableAccess
7Sites
40 ftMax rig
The place
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. Keep reading
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.
SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23
The sites · 7
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWIN | 001 | rv nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| SWIN | 004 | rv nonelectric | 16 ft | — | yes |
| SWIN | 005 | rv nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| SWIN | 006 | rv nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| SWIN | 007 | rv nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| SWIN | 008 | rv nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| SWIN | 009 | rv nonelectric | 40 ft | — |
SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23
Booking
183 daysBooking window before arrival
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
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This campground sits in ID-01. This member’s public-lands record →
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