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Upper Payette Lake Campground
Payette National Forest
Write a Review Warren Wagon Rd. McCall, ID 83638 208-634-0400 208-634-0700 Reservations: 877-444-6777 Official WebsiteGPS: 45.1248, -116.0285
Overview of Upper Payette Lake Campground
Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by JD on 8/5/2021
Longest RV Reported: 26 feet
Reported by Chuck on 8/21/2016
Number of Sites 24
Reservations yes
Open Seasonally Yes
Elevation 5,577 ft / 1,699 m
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Upper Payette Lake Campground 2 people have reviewed this location.
“Quiet, beautiful, and the dispersed sites are free. ”
Reviewed 8/5/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | D9 |
Overall Rating
There are about 15-20 sites in the campground that sits on the west shore about half-way up the lake. They have no hook ups, but have pit toilets and a few potable water pumps. They are $10 for a normal and $15 for a companion (double) site (as of Jul 2021).
However, the entire west shore has dispersed sites before and after the campground…about 20 of them. They are first-come, and free.
No cell service until you get to the north end of Payette Lake (about 10-15 miles).
Several hiking trails start around the lake.
No wake lake, so paddle boards, kayaks, and a rowing shell were all the watercraft we saw.
Peaceful, great views, and relaxing.
By the way. The chipmunks will come right into your camper…ask me how I know!
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JD would stay here again
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“Beautifully quiet ”
Reviewed 8/21/2016
| Days stayed: | 2 |
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| Site Number: | Group |
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After having a hectic week, the quiet and solitude of this place was a welcome change. Upper Payette Lake is a motor-less lake so the only craft we saw were canoes & stand-up paddle boarders. The lake was clear, the campground was clean and the local fauna (chipmunks & Jays) were the loudest things we could hear.
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Amenities
Hookups
- dry camping
Recreation
- boat ramp
- fishing
- picnic area
- recreation trail
- water access
Site Amenities
- fire ring
- picnic table
Facilities
- group sites
- restrooms: vault
- trash
- water available
Pets
- pets
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