Upper Payette Lake Campground, Mccall, ID

Upper Payette Lake Campground is located in the McCall Ranger District, Payette National Forest (3 hrs 23 min southeast of Lewiston, ID) with an elevation of 5,589 feet. There are a total of 32 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of July to mid September. Sites can accommodate RVs between 30 and 78 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $10.00 to $30.00. Some amenities include drinking water, boat ramp, swimming, restroom. Activities include boating, ohv trails nearby, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports, ohv allowed from campsite.

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Campsite Reviews (26)

4.4 out of 5

5 star		65%
4 star		19%
3 star		8%
2 star		0%
1 star		8%

@LisaM2898345 · Camped on Sep 7, 2024 at Campsite #10

We enjoyed our stay and enjoyed hiking.

@ChristyV680E0C · Camped on Aug 11, 2024 at Campsite #15

The facility was beautiful. We enjoyed the quiet lake and seclusion of the camp spots.

@JaesonR2305F90 · Camped on Jul 1, 2024 at Campsite #16

The camp hosts were "beyond the job" friendly and helpful. Camp sights are well kept. The camp host even helped us solve a personal mechanical issue.

@EmilyS8F7B9273 · Camped on Aug 9, 2023 at Campsite #9

The campground was beautiful and quiet. Staying next to a no wake lake was peaceful.

@KristinS310851 · Camped on Jul 5, 2023 at Campsite #14

Nice site and shady but the pad hadn’t been swept off for weeks. Realize I’m in the mountains but a broom or blower to remove the debris and dirt would have made for a nicer experience.

@JuheeM02F8ED13 · Camped on Jul 1, 2023 at Campsite #GA2

Beautiful place , lots of room

@BeverlyT120541 · Camped on Sep 11, 2022 at Campsite #15

Nice quiet campground. We appreciated the easy drive up on Warren Wagon Road, which is paved. Only the last mile or so into the campground is gravel. In September the creek is and the lake is low, but it was relaxing to walk along the shore of the lake. We could tell that lots of fish were out there in the evening, so bring your fishing rod!

@DianneK4339673 · Camped on Sep 6, 2022 at Campsite #10

We camp at this location often. Since most sites are not able to reserve, we usually go early Thursday to get a spot. Our activities include kayaking and we use them for fishing. Such easy access to water and the view around the lake is wonderful. Campground bathrooms are very clean. Bring your supplies, town is not close. No cell service.

@DanP5109623 · Camped on Aug 8, 2022 at Campsite #14

Very peaceful and quiet. Lake access was limited to the main boat ramp unless you have a lakeside camp spot. Those were really nice spots if you can get one. Water pump in our loop was out of commission so a bit of a walk to get water. Not a big deal but kind of indicative of some lack of maintenance. Door locks in toilets didn't function. Cleaning was acceptable but seemed pretty minimal.

@LizS2369221 · Camped on Jul 26, 2022 at Campsite #14

We love going here, and for the most part had a wonderful stay! Wish the 10pm quiet hours were enforced though, can be difficult to get to sleep in a tent when it's not.

@MichelleW64922 · Camped on Jul 11, 2022 at Campsite #Scan and Pay Single

The check in process was simple. The park was very clean, and the restrooms were among the cleanest I've seen for vault toilets. I found the camp hosts to be engaging. I loved the little library tent they set up for the children. The is one of my new favorite places.

@MichaelF110976 · Camped on Aug 16, 2021 at Campsite #14

Beautiful place to camp despite the smoky air.

@MichaelF769 · Camped on Aug 16, 2021 at Campsite #14

Beautiful place to camp despite the smoky air.

@CynthiaO681 · Camped on Jul 15, 2021 at Campsite #9

Lloyd & Charlotte are absolutely the best. Love them, & so helpful with my dad & his 5th wheel & campsite. His dementia was very evident & they were as kind & gracious, & patient as Saints.

@CynthiaO387750 · Camped on Jul 15, 2021 at Campsite #9

Lloyd & Charlotte are absolutely the best. Love them, & so helpful with my dad & his 5th wheel & campsite. His dementia was very evident & they were as kind & gracious, & patient as Saints.

@KevinC5577695 · Camped on Jul 11, 2021 at Campsite #13

The volunteer hosts were tremendous, they are wonderful folks. The site (4) was great, next to the lake. Super clean area. I will recommend this place!!!!

@KevinC237 · Camped on Jul 11, 2021 at Campsite #13

The volunteer hosts were tremendous, they are wonderful folks. The site (4) was great, next to the lake. Super clean area. I will recommend this place!!!!

@BobF351 · Camped on Aug 6, 2020 at Campsite #13

nice campground but getting quite overgrown. Tree branches rub the sides and top of your camper. and the trails are paved but very narrow because of lack of cutting the brush back off the pavement. Very dusty. The best part of the stay there was the camp host.Very nice people.

@BobF7273669 · Camped on Aug 6, 2020 at Campsite #13

@TerryN299 · Camped on Aug 4, 2020 at Campsite #GA2

I reserved a spot in January and when we got there August 4th at 2 PM the site was booked to someone else from 7/31 through 8/9th. No one there at the site and no camp host available to sort it out. AND no other sites available. Why have a reservation if the site is not reserved? I also got a confirmation the week before our reserved date. Michael Beach at USDA. gov gave us a refund the next week but I still lost $8 fee. Michael was great and very apologetic. What a disappointment because we had been looking forward to the trip. We had to drive an additional 80 miles for an available camp site.

@WesM984 · Camped on Aug 2, 2020 at Campsite #10

Too hard to access tho

@WesM3914463 · Camped on Aug 2, 2020 at Campsite #10

Too hard to access tho

@KathleenC441 · Camped on Aug 26, 2019 at Campsite #12

Enjoyed kayaking on the lake.

@KyleM751 · Camped on Aug 25, 2019 at Campsite #GA1

Did not recieve the campsite we reserved in advance. We travelled from out of state expecting a lakeside site, but instead were assigned to a site which was not lakeside and not near the site we reserved. Ended up staying 1 night at a primitive site instead at north end of lake. Bailed after the first night to press on to the Salmon River. They also started drawing the lake down much earlier than noted on the website which contributed to the diminished experience. We enjoyed our visit to Idaho tremendously, but this stop was a waste of our vacation time. Would have much rather stayed an extra night soomewhere else.

@TerryN299 · Camped on Aug 6, 2019 at Campsite #16

Our favorite camping place to go.

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