The Main Payette River is a classic Class III, pool-drop river. Chief Parrish is located about half way along the Main Payette River between Banks and Beehive Bend. This site is used as a launch or take-out spot primarily used by kayakers. The site is also a popular picnicking site. The facilities include a small, gravel parking area, vault toilet, and three picnic tables. This is a fee parking area – $3.00/day or $20.00 season pass for the Payette River System. Day passes are available on-site.
Directions
Chief Parrish is about two miles north of Beehive Bend Take-out Site and approximately eight miles north of Horseshoe Bend on Highway 55. Highway signs point out the location.
GPS Coordinates
Latitude 44° 1′ 34.0000″ N
Longitude 116° 8′ 20.0000″ W