Upper Payette Lake Campground
McCall, Idaho · 5,577 ft · In Payette National Forest
Photos: FS
At a glance
5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 5,577 ft (1,700 m)5,577 ft1,700 m
Sites21
Upper Payette Lake Campground lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
- 002Standard · up to 8 people
- 003Standard · up to 8 people
- 004Standard · up to 8 people
- 005Standard · up to 8 people
- 006Standard · up to 8 people
- 007Standard · up to 8 people
- 008Standard · up to 8 people
- 009Standard · up to 8 people
- 010Standard · up to 8 people
- 011Standard · up to 8 people
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 2 staff entries left out.
Amenities
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- Caravan / RV sites
- Drinking water
- Picnic tables
- Reservations
- Tent sites
- Toilets
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About
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.
Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) 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.
From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
Cell service
Report signalFCC map: no coverage reported
- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Upper Payette Lake Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny, 2% chance of rain55°31°
- ThuWidespread Frost then Sunny62°36°
- FriPatchy Frost then Sunny64°41°
- SatSunny61°37°
- SunSunny58°40°
Nearby camping
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Upper Payette Lake Camping Area
Public Land · 0.8 mi · McCall
Camp site
Campground · 0.9 mi · McCall
Upper Payette Lake Group Campground
Public Land · 0.9 mi · McCall
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 3.0 mi
Granite Lake Camping Area
McCall, ID · On U.S. Forest Service land · Payette National Forest
- 7.5 mi
Brundage Reservoir Dam Day Use Site
McCall, ID
- 7.7 mi
Hard Creek Dispersed
New Meadows, ID
- 16 mi
33 Lake Camping Area
Yellow Pine, ID
- 17 mi
Indian Point Camping Area
Yellow Pine, ID
- 17 mi
California Lake Dispersed
Riggins, ID
Location and contact
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