Ponderosa State Park beside Payette Lake offers trails, lakeshore recreation and overnight stays near McCall. Families can choose a picnic, a shorter nature walk, camping or a cabin visit.
Plan your visit
1920 N Davis Ave, McCall, Idaho 83638
- Admission
- State-park entrance and overnight fees vary
- Hours
- Day use generally 7 a.m.-10 p.m.; seasonal services vary
- Parking
- Parking arrangements need confirmation
- Restrooms
- Restrooms and campground facilities; service varies by location/season
- Access
- Designated accessible trails, restrooms, cabins, campsites and boat facilities
- Setting
- Outdoor
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Visitor update (October 15, 2026): The October 9, 2026 park update confirms that Meadow Marsh trail remains closed during post-burn monitoring. No reopening date has been announced. Brief road closures are also expected near Water Tower 2 during restoration work in October. Check current park notices before hiking. Official visitor notice
🌳 Amenities & Features
- Hiking and biking trails
- Lake access and boat facilities
- Campsites and cabins
- Summer Junior Ranger programs
- Winter ski and snowshoe routes
- Visitor center
💡 Good to Know
- Published day-use hours are generally 7 a.m.-10 p.m., subject to park changes. Confirm entrance fees and overnight reservations separately.
- Accessible trails, restrooms, campsites, cabins and boat facilities are listed; reserve or identify the specific facility you need.
- Seasonal services and activities vary between units. Keep pets on a leash no longer than six feet and confirm lodging pet restrictions.
Listing review date: 2026-10-15