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Windy Camp

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No official information available. This appears to be an undocumented dispersed camping area within the Payette National Forest.

Payette National Forest

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.

Payette National Forest

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…

Payette National Forest

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.

Payette National Forest

Northern and Intermountain Regions Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness

This order implements visitor use requirements for activities within the Restricted Area and on the Restricted Trails, as required by the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness Area Management Plan (November 2003).

Payette National Forest

Northern and Intermountain Regions Salmon Wild and Scenic River: Occupancy and Use

This order enacts visitor use restrictions for activities within the 80-mile-long wild segment of the Salmon Wild & Scenic River corridor, including a one-quarter mile buffer from the river, as required by the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness Area Management Plan (November 2003).

Payette National Forest

Granite Mountain Over Snow Vehicle Closure

The purpose of this order is to protect public safety during commercial cat skiing and grooming operations.

Payette National Forest

Chamberlain Airstrip Campground Restriction

The purpose of this Order is to protect resources, and the quality and wilderness character of the area as well as to avoid user conflicts between agency stock and private stock users in the area.

Payette National Forest

Wilderness Camping and Grazing Restrictions

The purpose of this Order is to protect fragile, high elevation, water-based natural resources within the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness from stock and user impacts.

Payette National Forest

Big Flat Campground Area Closure

The purpose of this Order is to protect public safety prior to and during reconstruction of Big Flat Campground, which was severely damaged during the 2024 Lava Fire. The purpose of this order is to protect the public from hazards associated with post fire events, such as flooding and falling…

Payette National Forest

South Fork Salmon River East Trail Prohibitions

The purpose of this Order is to protect public safety due to unsafe creek crossings on the Described Trail.

Payette National Forest

Big Creek Area Boating Restrictions

The purpose of this Order is to protect Chinook Salmon and steelhead.

Payette National Forest

Lost Valley Closure Area

The purpose of this order is to protect a federally listed, threatened species and its occupied habitat.

Payette National Forest

Calf Pen Area Closure

The area adjacent to NFS Road #50073 has been identified as a sensitive area for a federally listed, threatened species.

Payette National Forest

Bridge Load Limits

The purpose of this order is to protect public safety.

Payette National Forest

Commercial Hauling

The purpose of this order is protect public safety and National Forest resources.

Payette National Forest

South Fork Salmon Road Weight Restrictions

The purpose of this Order is to protect public safety and prevent potential resource damage during spring thaw conditions.

Payette National Forest

Public Safety- Occupancy and Use

This order is in place for public health and safety.

Payette National Forest

Payette Occupancy and Use- 14 Day Stay Limit

The purpose of this order is to address competition for campsites and to protect public safety and natural resources.

Payette National Forest

Frank Church Wilderness Occupancy and Use

The purpose of this order is to implement visitor use requirements for activities within the restricted area and on the restricted trails, as required by the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness Area Management Plan (November 2003).

Payette National Forest

Gordon Titus Upper Elevation Parking Lot Winter Restrictions

To provide for public health and safety related to noise and to reduce user conflicts at high usewinter recreation areas.

Payette National Forest

South Fork Salmon River and Big Creek Float

The purpose of the order is to implement permit requirements for float boating on the South Fork of the Salmon River and Big Creek as required by the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness Area Management Plan.

About

Windy Camp is listed as a campground in the Payette National Forest in Idaho County, Idaho, but no official documentation exists through USFS channels or Recreation.gov. The site does not appear in the Forest Service's official camping listings for the Payette National Forest, which typically includes 28 documented campgrounds. This suggests Windy Camp may be an informal dispersed camping area rather than a developed campground with designated sites and maintained facilities. The Payette National Forest allows dispersed camping throughout most of the forest, subject to local fire restrictions and wilderness regulations. Campers interested in this area should contact the Payette National Forest supervisor's office or the appropriate ranger district for current access conditions and any applicable restrictions.

Directions

From Riggins, Idaho, travel south on Highway 95 for 1.3 miles to Seven Devils Road (Forest Road 517). Turn right onto Seven Devils Road and proceed 17 miles to the trailhead and horse camp road junction. Take a left at the road junction, then turn right into the trailhead entrance. Note: Forest Road 517 is steep and narrow; low-clearance vehicles, RVs, and trailers are not recommended.

Nearby Campgrounds

Lookout Butte Lookout 4.2mi LAKE CREEK DISPERSED 11mi Jeanette 12mi Burgdorf 13mi Burgdorf Guard Station 13mi Rocky Bluff Campground 13mi Van Creek Campground 9.5mi Spring Bar Campground 10mi Adams Ranger Station 15mi

Location

45.453250885009766, -115.94480895996094

McCall, ID 83638

Amenities

Water	—
Fires Allowed	—
Toilets	—
Dump Station	—
Wifi	—
Pets Allowed	—
Showers	—
Electric Hookups	—
Water Hookups	—
Sewer Hookups	—
Camp Store	—
Price	$0

Vehicle

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Cell Service

AT&T	None
Verizon	None
T-Mobile	None

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