Windy Camp
No official information available. This appears to be an undocumented dispersed camping area within the Payette National Forest.
Air Quality Alert issued August 7 at 11:56AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
AQAMSO WHAT: Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy. WHERE... Clearwater and Idaho Counties outside of reservation boundaries. WHEN: Extended until 3:00PM 8/10/2026 IMPACTS: Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is less likely to be affected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS: Air pollutants can cause breathing difficult for children, the elderly, as well as persons with respiratory problems. Those individuals who are sensitive to increased particulate matter or smoke are encouraged to avoid prolonged or strenuous outdoor activity during this advisory. Open burning is prohibited by air quality rule. It is also recommended that all other individuals limit prolonged or strenuous activity outdoors. ISSUED BY THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, AIR QUALITY GROUP. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT DEQ's Lewiston Regional Office at (208) 799- 4370
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…
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.
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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| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Payette NF Camping & Cabins |
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