Upper Payette Lake Campground

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Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero. See it on Recreation.gov

Upper Payette Lake Campground

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 site comes equipped with a picnic table and fire ring. There is typically a volunteer camp host and potable water available on site. There are 12 first-come, first-serve sites available, and eight sites which may be reserved up to six months in advance at: Recreation.gov . The Interagency Senior/Access Recreation Passes provide a 50% discount to single campsites only. The campground has no hookups or trash receptacles. Please pack out your trash. The Upper Payette Lake Group Campground and a number of Dispersed Camping opportunities are located adjacent to the campground along the lake shore. The Upper Payette Lake Interpretive Trail #111 is located 1/2 mile north of the campground and features an accessible, paved trail. The Upper Payette Lake Connector Trail #337 departs immediately from the campground and the Deep Creek Trail #336 originates less than one mile north. There is a boat ramp located next to the campground. Motorized use on Upper Payette Lake the lake is limited by a “no wake” restriction. The lake level is drawn down starting September 1st annually. It can be increasingly difficult to launch after this date. Upper Payette Lake Campground Recreation Opportunity Guide PDF

Before you go

Scenic drives that pass close

• Wildlife Canyon Scenic Byway9 mi
• Payette River Scenic Byway13 mi