The Birding Islands section of Payette River Wildlife Management Area offers wetland scenery and birdwatching east of Payette. Designated gravel ponds also provide fishing opportunities.
Plan your visit
NW 2nd Ave, New Plymouth, Idaho 83655
- Admission
- General admission policy is not published in the reviewed source
- Hours
- Seasonal nesting closures affect parts of the WMA
- Parking
- Designated public parking areas
- Restrooms
- Current availability needs confirmation
- Access
- Specific accessible facilities are not documented; confirm your needs
- Setting
- Outdoor
Photos have not been added to this listing yet.
🌳 Amenities & Features
- River and wetland habitat
- Birdwatching
- Walking routes
- Fishing at designated ponds
- Public parking areas
💡 Good to Know
- Some nesting areas close February 1-July 31. Use the current WMA map to distinguish closed habitat from the three southern gravel ponds.
- Public parking is available, with access beyond parking generally on foot. The page contains differing activity descriptions, so confirm any non-walking use with Idaho Fish and Game.
- Check current hunting activity, fishing rules and site conditions. Observe wildlife from a distance.
Listing review date: 2026-10-15