Lower Payette River Heritage Byway

The Lower Payette River Heritage Byway is a 57-mile family road trip following Highway 52 from Payette through Emmett toward Horseshoe Bend. The route combines river scenery, museums, orchards, wildlife areas, parks, and small-town stops.

Amenities & Features

• 🚗 57-mile scenic drive
• 🌊 Payette River views
• 🏛️ Museums and historic stops
• 🍎 Orchards and farm country
• 🌿 Wildlife and recreation areas

Good to Know

The byway is open year-round, but some wildlife areas along the route have seasonal closures from February through July to protect nesting birds.