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State Park
Upper Payette Lake Campground
McCall, ID
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- Operator:208-634-0400
- Address:102 LAKE ST P.O. BOX 1026 · McCall, ID · 83638
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About
Overview
Upper Payette Lake Campground is located 16 miles from McCall, Idaho, on the shores of beautiful Upper Payette Lake. Visitors enjoy fishing, canoeing and exploring local trails.
Recreation
The no-wake lake offers great fishing, canoeing and kayaking opportunities. The paved, mile-long Shoreline Trail begins in the campground and several additional hiking and biking trails begin just across the road from the entrance.
Facilities
The campground offers two group sites that can accommodate up to 20 and 30 guests. Several additional single and double-family sites are available as well. All sites are accessible; some have lake views and some have lake access.
Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. A boat ramp, day-use site and several paved pathways are located in the campground. Roads and parking spurs are gravel.
Natural Features
The lake is situated at the foot of the Salmon River Mountains at an approximate elevation of 5,900 feet. Engelmann spruce and lodgepole pine forest the site, providing partial shade. Summer wildflowers are abundant. Summer days are typically warm and nights are cool.
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Individual Sites (23)
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Upper Payette Lake Campground

Crestline Trail
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22.6 mi10,098 ftgain
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Pearl Lake via Crestline Trail
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4.2 mi738 ftgain
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Three Mile Creek OHV Trail
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16.7 mi1,122 ftgain
TrailEasy

Granite Mountain Trail 165
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6.1 mi2,116 ftgain
TrailDifficult

Twin Lakes via Granite Mountain Trail 165
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2.1 mi495 ftgain
TrailEasy

Duck Lake to Loon Lake Trail
Idaho
21.9 mi4,610 ftgain
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Hunt context
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