Garden Valley - Area Attractions There are many year-round recreation opportunities within the Garden Valley area of the Boise National Forest. Forest visitors will find over 70 campgrounds within the entire forest, and picnic areas providing a variety of recreation experiences. Several of the campgrounds provide access for the physically challenged.
Popular Camping Picnic Sites near Garden Valley have tables, grills and fire pits. BOILING SPRINGS
Located north of Garden Valley along the Middle Fork of the Payette River, each unit has parking and can accommodate small to medium size RVs up to 22 feet. Artesian drinking water is available with one hydrant. One vault toilet.
HARDSCRABBLE
North of Garden Valley along the Middle Fork of the Payette River, this site has three units with paved parking which can accommodate small to medium size RVs up to 24 feet. No drinking water available.
TIE CREEK
Units in this campground, located nine miles north of Garden Valley, can accommodate small to medium size RVs up to 16 feet. Drinking water is supplied from a well with a hand pump. One vault toilet. A GREAT “put-in� spot for tubing and rafting the Middle Fork!
TRAIL CREEK
Located 17 miles north of Garden Valley on the Middle Fork of the Payette River, the campground can accommodate RVs up to 22 feet. Two vault toilets. No drinking water is available.
SILVER CREEK
This campground was reconstructed in 2010 and now offers paved roads and paved parking spurs, drinking water and accessible vault toilets. Several single and double campsites are available, all of which are accessible. Each site is equipped with a tent pad, picnic and utility tables and a campfire ring.
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