UPPER PAYETTE LAKE CAMPGROUND
Upper Payette Lake Campground is located 16 miles from McCall, Idaho, on the shores of beautiful Upper Payette Lake. Visitors enjoy fishing, canoeing and exploring local trails.
Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsites by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https//www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.
The lake is situated at the foot of the Salmon River Mountains at an approximate elevation of 5,900 feet. Engelmann spruce and lodgepole pine forest the site, providing partial shade. Summer wildflowers are abundant. Summer days are typically warm and nights are cool.
Upper Payette Lake is a no-wake lake that offers great fishing, canoeing and kayaking opportunities. The paved, mile-long Shoreline Trail begins in the campground and several additional hiking and biking trails begin just across the road from the entrance.
The campground offers two group sites that can accommodate up to 20 and 30 guests. Several additional single and double-family sites are available as well. All sites are accessible some have lake views and some have lake access.
Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. A boat ramp, day-use site and several paved pathways are located in the campground. Roads and parking spurs are gravel.
Big Flat Campground 
Big Flat Campground has 12 campsites on the Little Weiser River.
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsites by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan
....moreBrownlee Campground This 11-unit campground is located in Ponderosa pine trees offering shade on a hot summer day. Sites are located a few miles off the main Hwy 71, so it is peaceful and quiet.
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you
....more Buckhorn Bar Campground Located alongside the South Fork Salmon River, Buckhorn Bar Campground has 9 campsites, and an additional four walk-in, tent only sites.
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsites by
....more Cabin Creek Campground This campground contains 12 campsites in the West Mountains, where a waterfall graces the campground.
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsites by scanning a QR code using the
....more Chinook Campground Forested campground situated along the Secesh River at an elevation of 5,650'.
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsites by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app,
....more Cold Springs Campground Cold Springs Campground is located near Lost Valley Reservoir, just 10 miles from New Meadows, Idaho. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing and swimming.
Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsites by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to first download
....more Evergreen Campground Evergreen Campground is situated next to the Weiser River just off Highway 95 between the towns of Council and New Meadows, Idaho. Fishing and hiking are popular activities.
Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsites by scanning a QR code using the Scan and Pay feature.
The campground offers several single and double-family sites, most
....more Grouse Campground Grouse Campground is located just 16 miles from McCall, Idaho, on the shores of Goose Lake. Visitors enjoy canoeing, fishing and horseback riding.
Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsites by scanning a QR code using the Scan and Pay feature.
The campground offers several single and double-family sites, all of which are accessible. Most
....more Hazard Campground Hazard Lake Campground is situated along the shore of Hazard Lake at an elevation of 7,050, Hazard Lake Campground presents convenient lakeside access and abundant recreational opportunities.
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site.
....more Huckleberry Campground This is a popular 8 unit campground located along a small creek suitable for fishing. Large Ponderosa Pine and Douglas Fir shade the areas during the day.
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for
....more Jeanette Camp Six shady sites among the trees offer relief from the summer heat.
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsites by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan
....more Kennally Creek Campground Kennally Creek Campground is situated in a serene setting among mature forest along the banks of Kennally Creek.
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsites by scanning a QR code
....more Lafferty Campground Lafferty Campground has 8 campsites located along a small creek.
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsites by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, a nd the Scan
....more Lake Fork Campground This campground features nine sites along the North Fork of Lake Fork Creek. All sites are available on a first come, first serve basis.
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsites by
....more Last Chance Campground At Last Chance Campground, there are 20 single and three double sites situated along Goose Creek in a mature Ponderosa Pine and Douglas Fir forest.
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your
....more Mann Creek Campground Mann Creek Campground is located near the Mann Creek Reservoir in the foothills of the West Central Mountains in western Idaho near the Payette National Forest. The reservoir is a popular boating and fishing destination.
Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsites by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and
....more Ponderosa Campground This campground is located adjacent to the Secesh River and offers beautiful river views. There are eleven camp sites.
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsites by scanning a QR
....more Poverty Flat Campground Located along side the South Fork Salmon River, this paved campground offers 10 campsites, including 4 walk in tent sites.
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsites by scanning a QR
....more Spring Creek Campground Spring Creek Campground is located along the peaceful Spring Creek in the Hitt Mountains of western Idaho. Visitors enjoy relaxing along the gentle creek, fishing and exploring local trails.
Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsites by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is
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