Fishing enthusiasts will find Grouse Campground positioned along the water's edge in Payette National Forest, with direct lake access for casting lines. The Forest Service facility operates from July through September at $10-15 per night, accommodating both tent campers and smaller RVs through drive-in, hike-in, and walk-in access options. Sites include picnic tables and fire rings, with drinking water and restrooms available on-site.
The campground maintains a quiet atmosphere according to multiple visitors, with a camp host who has managed the property for several years. Road access requires navigating from the main highway, and sites sit close enough to the water that campers can hear the lake. Christopher R. caught "lots of trout in the lake" during his stay. The forested setting provides natural shade, while cell service remains available for those who need connectivity.
Hikers can access multiple trail options from the campground, including the route to Granite Mountain Lookout. The facility allows both pets and alcohol, making it suitable for groups wanting flexibility in their camping experience. For those exploring the broader region, campsites near Payette National Forest offer additional options throughout the forest system.
Reservations help secure spots during peak summer months, particularly for waterfront sites that tend to fill first.
Description
Overview
Grouse Campground is located just 16 miles from McCall, Idaho, on the shores of Goose Lake. Visitors enjoy canoeing, fishing and horseback riding. 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
Goose Lake is a no-wake lake offering rainbow and brook trout fishing, canoeing and kayaking. Numerous hiking, horseback riding and dirt bike trails are in the vicinity, including Granite Mountain Lookout and Goose Creek Falls.
Facilities
The campground offers several single and double-family sites, all of which are accessible. Most sites have scenic lake views. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided, and a horse-unloading ramp and hitching rail is provided in the campground near the boat ramp. Roads and parking spurs are gravel.
Natural Features
Goose Lake is situated in the beautiful Salmon River Mountain range at an elevation of 6,500 feet. A forest of Engelmann spruce and lodgepole pines provides partial shade in the campground, which is a short, three-minute walk from the shoreline. Summer wildflowers are abundant.
Nearby Attractions
Brundage Mountain Resort, located nearby, offers scenic chairlift rides and excellent lift-served mountain biking and hiking.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsGrouse Campground is located in Idaho near New Meadows
Directions
From McCall, Idaho, travel north on Highway 55 for 5 miles to Goose Lake Road/Brundage Mountain Resort Road/Forest Road 257. Turn right and travel up the winding two-lane paved road approximately 4 miles, where the roadway turns to a gravel surface. Travel another 6.5 miles to the Grouse Campground turnoff and continue to the campground.
Address
102 LAKE STREET, P.O.BOX 1026
Mccall, ID 83638
Coordinates
45.0680556 N
116.1669444 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 6 min from Boise, ID
- 3 hrs 10 min from Lewiston, ID
- 4 hrs 57 min from Walla Walla, WA
- 5 hrs 26 min from Missoula, MT
