Upper Payette Lake Campground

Upper Payette Lake Campground is a forested lakeside campground about 16 miles north of McCall in the Payette National Forest. Families can camp beside Upper Payette Lake, fish, paddle, explore nearby trails, and enjoy a quieter mountain-lake setting surrounded by spruce and lodgepole pine.

🌳 Amenities & Features

• 🏕️ Single, Double & Group Campsites
• 🌊 Upper Payette Lake Access
• 🎣 Fishing
• 🛶 Canoeing & Kayaking
• 🚤 Boat Ramp
• 🥾 Hiking & Biking Trail Access
• 🚶 One-Mile Paved Shoreline Trail
• 🧺 Day-Use Area
• 🚰 Drinking Water
• 🚻 Vault Toilets
• 🌲 Partial Forest Shade

💡 Good to Know

• 🚗 The campground is approximately 16 miles north of McCall.
• 🚫 Upper Payette Lake is a no-wake lake, making it especially suitable for paddling and quieter water recreation.
• 🥾 The one-mile Shoreline Trail begins directly from the campground, with additional hiking and biking trails across the road.
• 🔌 There are no electric, water, or sewer hookups at the campsites.
• 🗑️ This is a pack-it-in, pack-it-out campground, so bring garbage bags.
• ❄️ Opening dates depend on snow conditions.
• 🚤 The lake is typically drawn down around September 1, which can make boat launching difficult later in the season.
• 🌙 Mountain nights can be cold even during summer.