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Swinging Bridge

US Forest Service · Idaho

Swinging Bridge in Idaho. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 722 public campsites we map in Idaho.

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.

What we know about it

Managed by
US Forest Service
Fee
$18/night
Booking
Reservation required
Dogs
Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)
Number of sites
55
Phone
541-351-1182
Coordinates
44.17156, -116.12096

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Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-02-25, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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