Banks launches Idaho's fiercest Payette River rafting runs. Anglers hook steelhead right from town under the Low Bridge. Swinging Bridge and Banks RV parks drop you riverside for $18 nights, your perfect launchpad for wild adventures.
Banks clings to the North Fork Payette River where North and South Forks merge. Outfitters shove off from Low Bridge for class III rapids that thrill beginners and experts alike. Trails snake into Boise National Forest for hikes past pine groves. Fall steelhead runs draw crowds to the churning waters. Kirkham Hot Springs bubble 30 minutes north for a soak after paddling.
Swinging Bridge RV Park stocks drinking water and welcomes big rigs, ideal for rafters gearing up at dawn. Banks RV Park opens gates to pets, so bring Fido for riverside walks. Both charge $18 nightly and hug the river for instant access to floats, fish, and forest paths.
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Banks rules as the Payette River's rafting gateway in Idaho. Class III rapids fire from Low Bridge in town, drawing paddlers nationwide. Steelhead fishing peaks in fall along the North Fork banks, while Boise National Forest offers endless hikes just uphill.
Swinging Bridge and Banks RV parks anchor the options right in town. Swinging Bridge hugs the Payette River with drinking water and big rig sites at $18/night. Banks welcomes pets on its riverside spots, both minutes from Low Bridge raft launches.
Yes, Banks RV Park allows pets on every site. Dogs roam free for riverside walks along the Payette. Pair it with Swinging Bridge for groups where some need big rig spots, all at $18/night rates.