Upper Payette Lake Campground

4.1·15 reviews
·Payette National Forest

Overview

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.

Great Facilities and Amenities

  • Bbq

    (1 of 21 campsites have Bbq)

  • Campfire Allowed

    (All campsites have Campfire Allowed)

  • Checkin Time

    (All campsites have Checkin Time)

  • Checkout Time

    (All campsites have Checkout Time)

  • Driveway Entry

    (All campsites have Driveway Entry)

  • Firepit

    (All campsites have Firepit)

  • Max Num Of People

    (Up to 20)

  • Max Num Of Vehicles

    (Up to 7)

  • Pets Allowed

    (All campsites have Pets Allowed)

  • Picnic Table

    (All campsites have Picnic Table)

  • Shade

    (All campsites have Shade)

Natural Features

UPPER PAYETTE LAKE CAMPGROUND - Credits:
UPPER PAYETTE LAKE CAMPGROUND Campsite (4) with view of lake in the background. - Credits: FS
Upper Payette Lake on a calm morning. - Credits: FS
UPPER PAYETTE LAKE CAMPGROUND Site - Credits: USFS

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.

Recreation

Upper Payette Lake from the Campground Site 7 with lake in the background - Credits: FS

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.

Permitted Equipment

  • rv-N/A

  • tent-Up to 50ft

  • trailer-N/A

Additional Information

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