Drinking water available
New Meadows, ID
Toilets
Potable Water
Horseback Riding
Forest
Creek
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Amenities
ToiletsPotable WaterActivities
Horseback RidingLandscape
ForestCreek
Getting there
New Meadows, ID, 83654, US
Good to know
- Campfires
- Allowed
About this campground
Hard Creek Dispersed camping area serves as a trailhead staging area for equestrian campers in the Hazard Lakes region of Payette National Forest. Located in the New Meadows Ranger District, this primitive site caters specifically to stock users with hitching posts available for horses. The area provides direct access to the Upper Hazard/Hard Creek Basin Trail #169, making it a popular base camp for backcountry horseback riding adventures. As a dispersed camping area, Hard Creek offers minimal development with basic restroom facilities. The site operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations. Campers must be self-sufficient and follow Leave No Trace principles.
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The standard 14-day stay limit within any 30-day period applies, as with all dispersed camping on the Payette National Forest. The remote location and elevation mean seasonal access is weather-dependent, with winter snow typically limiting access. Campers should be prepared for primitive conditions and pack out all trash, as services are minimal.
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Last checked Mar 2026
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