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Upper Payette Lake Group Campground
Two group sites are available just north of Upper Payette Lake Campground along the lake shore. Both sites are located adjacent to one another. Group site one accommodates up to 20 people while group site two accommodates up to 30 people. Both sites feature on site parking, picnic tables, fire rings, and space for tent camping. Potable water is available on site and Upper Payette Lake Campground typically has a campground host.
Both sites may be reserved up to six months in advance at: recreation.gov. The Interagency Pass and Golden Age Passport are accepted at this site. The campground has no hookups or trash receptacles. Please pack out your trash.
Upper Payette Lake Campground Recreation Opportunity Guide PDF
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Check availability and make reservations up to 12 months in advance at: Recreation.gov. |
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| Reservations: | Check availability and make reservations up to 12 months in advance at: Recreation.gov. |
| Fees: | Site One: $20/night, Site Two: $30/night |
| Usage: | Heavy |
| Closest Towns: | 30 minutes from McCall, ID |
| Water: | Potable Water |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilet |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
| Information Center: | Typically open June - September. Call the McCall Ranger District: 208-634-0400 for current information. |
General Information
Directions:Travel approximately 16 miles north of McCall on the paved Warren Wagon Road (21). Turn left (west) onto Forest Road #495 (sign for campground) at the outlet of Upper Payette Lake and continue for just over one mile.
Activities
Campground Camping
| No. of Sites | 15 single sites, 5 double sites |
| Reservation Info | 8 sites may be reserved up to six months in advance at: recreation.gov |
| No. of Accessible sites | 20 |
RV Camping
Group Camping
| No. of Sites | Two group sites |
| Reservation Info | Two group sites accomodating a maximum of 20/30 people can be reserved up to six months in advance at: recreation.gov |