Payette River Scenic Byway (ID-55)
A 112-mile National Scenic Byway on Idaho Highway 55 from Eagle north to New Meadows, climbing from the high desert at 2,700 ft through river canyons and pine forests to McCall at 5,030 ft. The road follows the North Fork Payette River for 35 miles of canyon riding between Banks and Cascade, offering tight twisting curves, high-speed sweepers, and continuous whitewater views. Passes through Horseshoe Bend, Banks, Cascade, Donnelly, and McCall — all with services.
What you'll hit along the way.
Rider-verified stops, overlooks, fuel, and the corners worth knowing about — in the order you'll meet them.
New Meadows
A small ranching town at the northern end of the byway where ID-55 begins its run along the Payette River canyon.
Chevron
Convenient fuel stop at the start of the route before heading into the more sparsely served canyon corridor.
Pete's Eats
A local spot in Donnelly offering a good mid-route break with a meal roughly halfway along the byway.
Cascade
A lakeside town at the southern end of the byway with services, views of Cascade Reservoir, and a natural stopping point.
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