Last Chance Campground, near New Meadows, Idaho, is a fantastic spot for those looking to immerse themselves in nature while enjoying some peace and quiet. With spacious sites that come equipped with fire pits, it’s perfect for cozy evenings under the stars.

This campground is surrounded by towering trees and the soothing sounds of Goose Creek, which runs right alongside. Visitors have praised the clean vault toilets and the friendly camp host, who’s always ready with helpful tips about the area. One camper noted, “The campground is really nice... the sound of Goose Creek tumbling by is wonderful.”

If you’re up for some adventure, the Goose Creek Falls trail starts right at the campground, offering a scenic hike that’s about 2.5 miles long. Many campers have enjoyed the abundance of huckleberries along the trail, making it a sweet treat for those who venture out. Plus, you’re just a short drive from McCall, where you can grab a burger or a cold drink if you need a break from camp food.

While the road leading to the campground can be a bit narrow and steep, it’s worth the journey for the serene atmosphere and beautiful surroundings. Whether you’re pitching a tent or parking your RV, Last Chance Campground is a great choice for a relaxing getaway in the heart of Idaho’s wilderness.

## 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][1] mobile app [https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app][2] 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! 
## 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. 

[1]: http://Recreation.gov
[2]: https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app

Last Chance Campground-OPEN

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This is a great campground with the re river running right next to it.  This campground has a hike that leads to the beautiful goose creek falls.

Amazing waterfalls

The road up to this campground isn't bad but it is gavel and steep. The grounds are fantastic however and located right next to a stream. The bathrooms are pit toilets but they did have potable water out of a spout. The hike up the river to the falls is one of the better short hikes in the area but there is evidence of bears.

Off the Path

The best hot spring locates a short distance from the campground. This is one of my favorite places to camp. The trees around gave us plenty of shade on a hot day!

A hot spring experience! 

Excellent campground with large sites, beautiful and huge Ponderosa pines, and very clean and odorless vault toilets. We heard an owl hoot twice. The hike to the Goose Creek falls, as mentioned by others, is great. It's 2.8 miles to the Falls and another 0.2 miles to a neat bridge. The water was wild in June and so were the flowers. The trail is exceptionally well designed and has boardwalks over muddy stretches. I highly recommend both the campground and hike!

Another terrific Idaho campground!

Went a few years ago but was awesome this camp has trail to goose creek falls and there is lots of fishing in the creek or the reservoir has like 20 sites and a few double sites and a group site not sure what the fees are anymore but was never very much like 15 bucks or so a night

Awesome camp

This campground costs $10 a night, for a tent spot. Nice creek running by the campground. Plenty of spots to choose from. Does not get heavily used.

There is great hiking from the campground. Close to McCall!

Close to McCall, not heavily used. Great hiking.

This used to be one of my favorite campgrounds until they had to log it this past winter. As of now (2020) the campground is closed to the public until they can clean it up. It is very close to McCall and New Meadows which is great. Goose Creek flows right by the sites and it is very wooded here. There is a hot springs near the entry. While it is on private property, many people still use it. Sadly, it gets vandalized a lot. Please be considerate and clean up after yourself! This is a great place to access Goose Creek Falls. A great hike for the family. It is also a good place to pick Morels in the spring and Huckleberries in the summer! 

So much to offer! 

We adore this spot for so many reasons—proximity to adorable McCall but removed enough to feel remote, trees, hiking along the water, close encounters with the fauna kind :) do yourself a favor and visit this secluded paradise 

Love love love

Not closed

Stayed at this campsite in late July and it was very quiet and not every campsite was occupied. Karen, the camp host is an absolute sweetheart and gave us some really good recommendations for the are. The highlight was definitely the abundance of huckleberries on the Goose Creek trail. You barely have to search for them! Also great that if your camp food gets tired, McCall is only 15 minutes away for a burger and beer!

Perfect weekend away from Boise

Really enjoyed this secluded campground. It's a little over 2 miles off the main highway on a decent gravel road. I will say however that this road is on the side of a steep hill and is mostly a one lane road. If towing a trailer You may have problems getting by on coming traffic. There are not many wide spots  available to get by on coming vehicles. The campground is really nice . Many of the spots are 
 shady with a lot of trees and the sound of Goose Creek tumbling by is wonderful. Love the trailhead access at the end of the campground and the 2 and a 1/2 mile or so hike to Goose Creek falls.

Forest and stream

The road leading up to sites is very narrow and steep grade. With a trailer you do not have enough room for any oncoming traffic. Luckily it is not a busy road. Nice spots along the river. Spotty cell service. 

Narrow road

Stayed two nights here. Very nice, large campsite spots with picknick table and fire pit. Friendly camp host.
Clean vault toilets.
Goose Trial is right at the campsite. Nice easy trial.
First come spots. We came in late 700pm but there were a lot of spots left.

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