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Water Activities

Many lakes, rivers and streams across the Payette National Forest provide many opportunities for water play. 

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Cold Springs Campground

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Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Water Activities Off Highway Vehicles (OHV)
This popular campground is located approximately 3/4 mile from Lost Valley Reservoir at an elevation of 4,850'. The campground is set in an open meadow lined with Ponderosa Pine and Douglas Fir. The…

Grouse Campground

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Water Activities
Grouse Campground is situated along the shore of Goose Lake, among an Engelmann Spruce and Lodgepole Pine forest at an elevation of 6,350'. Each of 21 sites includes a picnic table and fire ring.…

Grouse Picnic Site & Boat Ramp

Picnicking Water Activities
The picnic site is available on a first come first serve basis and is located within the Grouse Campground. The picnic site is located on the banks of Goose Lake, next to the boat ramp. This location…

Hazard Lake Campground

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Water Activities
Situated along the shore of Hazard Lake at an elevation of 7,050’, Hazard Lake Campground presents convenient lakeside access and abundant recreational opportunities. Each of 12 sites includes a…

Indian Point Camping Area

Water Activities
This dispersed walk-in 3 unit campground is located along the East Fork of the South Fork of the Salmon River. The site is popular with boaters floating the East Fork of the South Fork Salmon River.…

Mann Creek Campground

Site Open
Water Activities Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Located on Bureau of Reclamation land and operated by the Payette National Forest, Mann Creek Campground offers 13 sites, several of which are accessible for people with disabilities. Picnic tables,…

Old East Fork Camping Area

Horse Riding and Camping Scenic Drives Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Water Activities
This is a dispersed camping area located along the East Fork of the South Fork of the Salmon River. The site is full during the Yellow Pine Harmonica Festival held in late July to early August most…

Upper Payette Lake Campground

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Water Activities Hiking
This popular campground is situated along the shore of Upper Payette Lake. It offers convenient access to McCall, stunning mountain views, and an abundance of local recreational opportunities. Each…

Upper Payette Lake Camping Area

Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Water Activities
There are several dispersed campsites along the lakeshore located just before and beyond Upper Payette Lake Campground. Sites have no amenities and are often difficult to access with a big RV as the…

Last updated February 25th, 2025