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Last Chance Campground-OPEN

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<strong>Closure Alerts starting July 8 to October: </strong> The road to Last Chance Campground (Goose Creek Road-50453) will be closed near Highway 55 beginning July 8 and into October. The Last Chance Campground will be closed during the road closure and bridge construction project.

About

National Forest

Payette National Forest

Overview

At Last Chance Campground, there are 20 single and three double sites situated along Goose Creek in a mature Ponderosa Pine and Douglas Fir forest. This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.__ If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

Recreation

This campground boasts many opportunities for recreation. Goose Lake is a short distance away, which features a picnic area, restrooms, and fishing piers. There is excellent fishing in the reservoir, or try your luck in Goose Creek, next to the campground. Popular Goose Creek Trail #533 begins at the campground and leads to Goose Creek Falls and onto Brundage Reservoir. Hiking to Goose Creek Falls is a family-friendly hike that everyone is sure to enjoy. A special treat is to go huckleberry picking in late summer along the trail!__

Facilities

This campground boasts many opportunities for recreation. Goose Lake is a short distance away, which features a picnic area, restrooms, and fishing piers. There is excellent fishing in the reservoir, or try your luck in Goose Creek, next to the campground. Popular Goose Creek Trail #533 begins at the campground and leads to Goose Creek Falls and onto Brundage Reservoir. Hiking to Goose Creek Falls is a family-friendly hike that everyone is sure to enjoy. A special treat is to go huckleberry picking in late summer along the trail!__

Natural Features

Last Chance Campground is situated among large ponderosa pine and Douglas fir trees, which offer a charming forested setting. The campground is situated along Goose Creek, at approximately 4,653 feet.

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Location

Last Chance Campground-OPEN is located in Idaho

Detail location of campground

Directions

Travel north of McCall on Highway 55 for seven miles and then turn right onto road #453; a small sign on the right indicates Last Chance Campground before the turnoff. Travel north two more miles on dirt road #453 to the campground. Volunteer Camp Hosts are present from May to September. This campground tents to fill up quickly on weekends and holidays, so plan accordingly!

Coordinates

44.988435 N
116.190021 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Unknown
  • Verizon
    Poor
  • AT&T
    Poor
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Big Rig Friendly

Frequently Asked Questions

Are fires allowed at Last Chance Campground-OPEN?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Last Chance Campground-OPEN, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Last Chance Campground-OPEN have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Last Chance Campground-OPEN does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Last Chance Campground-OPEN?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is poor, AT&T is poor, and T-Mobile is unknown.

How hard is it to get a campsite at Last Chance Campground-OPEN?

Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Last Chance Campground-OPEN. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Last Chance Campground-OPEN, try setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts

Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Last Chance Campground-OPEN?

There are 25 campsites at Last Chance Campground-OPEN and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts