Summary
The area provides many outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking, hunting, and wildlife viewing. The campground amenities include picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets. Chinook Camping Area operates on a first-come-first-serve basis and offers ten campsites. The best time of year to visit is during the summer months with average temperatures ranging from the mid-70s to low 80s.
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Nearby Campgrounds
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Chinook
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Chinook Campground
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Burgdorf
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Burgdorf Campground
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Lake Creek Dispersed Camping Area
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Jeanette Campground
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Camping Essential Practices
Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
Respect Wildlife
Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
Know Before You Go
Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
Minimize Campfire Impact
Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
Leave What You Find
Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
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Payette Nf Boundary On Lake Creek (Just West Marshall Lake) To To And Including Chinook Campground
Chinook Campground To Ponderosa Campground
Lake Creek