SMOKEY BOULDER DISPERSED
Open for dispersed camping. No current closures affect this area. Fire danger is currently low across both East and West zones of the Payette National Forest. The New Meadows Ranger District office is temporarily closed.
Weed Free Hay Order 04-2021-03
Prohibited by this order: Possessing, storing, or transporting non-pelletized hay, straw, or mulch in the Intermountain Region, unless it is certified as weed free by the state where the product originated.
Fireworks and Spark Arrestor Order 04-2021-01
Prohibited by this order: Possessing, discharging, or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device. 36 CFR §261.52(t)Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting device properly installed, maintained and in effective working order as described…
Explosives and Exploding Target Order 04-2021-02
This order prohibits the use of explosives and exploding targets on National Forest System lands within the Intermountain Region.
About
Smokey Boulder Dispersed Camping Area provides rugged, primitive camping opportunities along Smokey Boulder Road (FSR #074) in the Payette National Forest. Located about ten miles north of New Meadows off Highway 95, the area features numerous dispersed sites spread throughout the forested terrain. A vault toilet is available, but there is no potable water, and campers must pack out all trash. Some sites include fire rings and picnic tables, though most do not have these amenities. The area supports multiple recreational activities including horseback riding, OHV road riding, and hunting. This is one of the earlier areas in the forest to become snow-free each spring, attracting campers seeking early-season access to the backcountry. The area is busiest during hunting season in September and October. All camping is first-come, first-served with no reservations. The standard Payette National Forest 14-day stay limit applies, after which campers must relocate at least 5 miles from their original site.
Directions
From New Meadows, travel approximately 10 miles north on Highway 95. Turn west onto Smokey Boulder Road (Forest Service Road 074). Dispersed campsites are located along this road.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 347-0300 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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