About Upper Payette Lake Campground
Number of accommodations: 10
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Canoeing
Fishing
Hiking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Picnic Table
Restrooms
Water and Hygiene
- Restrooms
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
Water Access
- Lake Access
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Reviews (60)
What Guests Are Saying
Upper Payette Lake Campground offers a beautiful, well-maintained environment with clean facilities and friendly camp hosts. The sites provide good privacy, easy access to the lake, and opportunities for fishing and hiking. While mosquitoes can be an issue, the overall atmosphere is quiet and enjoyable, making it a popular choice for families.
What Guests Are Saying
Upper Payette Lake Campground offers a beautiful, well-maintained environment with clean facilities and friendly camp hosts. The sites provide good privacy, easy access to the lake, and opportunities for fishing and hiking. While mosquitoes can be an issue, the overall atmosphere is quiet and enjoyable, making it a popular choice for families.
Review Summary
Dianne K
VerifiedJuly 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: UPPER PAYETTE LAKE CAMPGROUND
Love this place! We originally started out in a reserve site, gave it away and moved to a first come location due to additional days and family.
Once a year family trip. Close enough from Boise so all kiddos can make it.
Camp hosts are wonderful. Lori is so nice! Bathrooms are clean. Good kayaking and caught a few fish. One trip to town to have pizza. Note: Mosquitoes were really out this time. Lake was high.
Dianne K
VerifiedJuly 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: UPPER PAYETTE LAKE CAMPGROUND
Love this place! We originally started out in a reserve site, gave it away and moved to a first come location due to additional days and family.
Once a year family trip. Close enough from Boise so all kiddos can make it.
Camp hosts are wonderful. Lori is so nice! Bathrooms are clean. Good kayaking and caught a few fish. One trip to town to have pizza. Note: Mosquitoes were really out this time. Lake was high.
Chris M
VerifiedJuly 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: UPPER PAYETTE LAKE CAMPGROUND
Very nice campground, as each site was private. The lake was just a short walk away. the only downside was that there were quite a few bugs. We would definitely come back to camp there again.
Chris M
VerifiedJuly 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: UPPER PAYETTE LAKE CAMPGROUND
Very nice campground, as each site was private. The lake was just a short walk away. the only downside was that there were quite a few bugs. We would definitely come back to camp there again.
William A
July 20, 2025
Clean and quiet
William A
July 20, 2025
Clean and quiet
Amy G
VerifiedJanuary 1, 2025 • Stayed at: GA1, Loop: UPPER PAYETTE LAKE CAMPGROUND
Would not recommend staying in this spot. Right on the road, no privacy. Not really a camping spot - more like a gravel open space.
Amy G
VerifiedJanuary 1, 2025 • Stayed at: GA1, Loop: UPPER PAYETTE LAKE CAMPGROUND
Would not recommend staying in this spot. Right on the road, no privacy. Not really a camping spot - more like a gravel open space.
Lisa M
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: UPPER PAYETTE LAKE CAMPGROUND
We enjoyed our stay and enjoyed hiking.
Lisa M
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: UPPER PAYETTE LAKE CAMPGROUND
We enjoyed our stay and enjoyed hiking.
Location Upper Payette Lake Campground
Address:
102 Lake St P.O. Box 1026
McCall, ID, 83638
United States
From McCall, Idaho, take Highway 55 north to Warren Wagon Road/Forest Highway 21. Turn right and continue for 16 miles to gravel Forest Road 495 and follow for a mile into the campground.
Upper Payette Lake Campground is accessible via Highway 55, which connects to McCall, Idaho. From Highway 55, take Warren Wagon Road/Forest Highway 21 for approximately 16 miles to reach the campground.
Latitude & Longitude: 45.1225 / -116.029
Elevation: 1705 feet
Policies & Rules
General
- Idaho Off-road Vehicle Safety Message
- Opening day is dependent upon snow levels; call ahead to check on early season reservations
- No electric, water or sewer site hookups at this campground
- Please bring garbage bags; this is a 'pack it in, pack it out' facility
- Sites may be available on a first come, first served basis outside the reservation season
- If reserving the group sites for more than 75 people, please contact the McCall Ranger District at 208-634-0440
- Lake is drawn down annually on or about September 1 (depending on annual conditions) and it may be difficult to launch a boat after that date
- Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
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Last updated: June 3, 2026
