Upper Payette Lake Group Campground
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Overnight Use:. Upper Payette Lake Group Campground is a National Forest campground near McCall, Idaho.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Upper Payette Lake Group Campground sits inside Payette National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Overnight Use:
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Group sites
- 2
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Potable water
- ✓ Fire rings
On site: Toilets, potable water, and fire rings.
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 5,565 ft
45.1350, -116.0211 in Valley. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Upper Payette Lake Group Campground?
No. Upper Payette Lake Group Campground is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Upper Payette Lake Group Campground?
Camping at Upper Payette Lake Group Campground costs Overnight Use:.
How many campsites does Upper Payette Lake Group Campground have?
Upper Payette Lake Group Campground has 2 group sites.
Is there drinking water at Upper Payette Lake Group Campground?
Yes, Upper Payette Lake Group Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.
Who manages Upper Payette Lake Group Campground?
Upper Payette Lake Group Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Upper Payette Lake Group Campground
Hot springs and swimming nearby
Nearest to Upper Payette Lake Group Campground, in straight-line miles: Burgdorf Hot Springs (hot spring, 11 miles), and Payette Lake (swimming hole, 16 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
Upper Payette Lake Campground - Sites
- 21
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $10 per night
Hazard Lake - Sites
- 12
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $10 per night
- Sites
- 21
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $10 per night
Burgdorf Campground - Sites
- 3
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $10 per night
More campgrounds: camping near McCall and campgrounds in Valley.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01