Payette River Scenic Byway

The Payette River Scenic Byway meanders through foothills, mountain valleys, canyons, forests, and wide-open valleys with expansive vistas. Visit Lake Cascade, with its beauty and wildlife, and enjoy Payette Lake among the mountains and trees. Easy access to rafting, kayaking, camping, and fishing make this a trip for everyone.

Payette River Scenic Byway
Payette River Scenic Byway

Getting to the Byway:

###Boise, ID to Payette River Scenic Byway### * Take ID-55 north to Eagle where the byway begins. * In McCall, the byway runs along ID-55.

Navigating the Byway:
* The route begins at the junction of SH-44 and SH-55 in Eagle, ID. * Drive north on SH-55 through Horseshoe Bend, ID and Cascade, ID to SH-55/E. Lake St. in McCall, ID. * Drive west on SH-55/E. Lake St. to New Meadows, ID where the byway ends.

Rainbow Bridge on the Payette River Scenic Byway