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U60 · BIG CREEK, ID

Big Creek Campground — Payette National Forest

Seasonally closed: four walk-in campsites beside the Big Creek airstrip.

Camping Temporarily closed

Website checked Nov 3, 2026 · BIG CREEK

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Before you go

Call to confirm hours.

Hours / check-in: Outside the published June–October season; confirm reopening and conditions.

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Ground-visit planning only. Use current aviation sources for weather, NOTAMs, airport restrictions and aircraft suitability.

From the airplane to your destination

Use the designated adjacent campground, not an assumed underwing campsite. Sites are first come, first served.

Aircraft parking

Call to confirm

Call the FBO or airport for transient parking, fees and where to shut down.

Getting to the entrance

Call to confirm

The pedestrian route and gate access have not been verified. Ask before leaving the aircraft.

Ground transportation

Call to confirm

A courtesy car, shuttle or rideshare is not confirmed. Arrange a ride and a backup.

Overnight aircraft arrangements

Call to confirm

Confirm tie-down or hangar availability, fees and after-hours access.

Reservations & arrival times

Published source

Sites must be claimed in person on arrival; no advance reservation is listed.

Source ↗Checked 2026-11-03

Facilities

Published source

Recreation.gov lists drinking water and an accessible toilet; pack out waste. Seasonal service requires confirmation.

Source ↗Checked 2026-11-03
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Nearby camping · Off airport

Season & restrictions: USFS lists June–October; November is outside that season. Confirm future opening and facility service.

Book or confirm directly with the operator. Published information does not show live vacancies.

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Airport & FBO contacts

FBOFBO contact not confirmed
Airport contact · Idaho Division of Aeronautics · 208-334-8775Source ↗ · Source checked 2026-11-03
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Sources & research notes
  • Confirm present closure status, next opening, fees and drinking-water availability with the Forest Service.
  • No campground phone is published on Recreation.gov; airstrip conditions require separate confirmation.
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