Dispersed Camping
Upper Payette Lake Dispersed Camping Area
Upper Payette Lake Dispersed Camping Area is located near a lake surrounded by forested terrain in Idaho. The area experiences temperatures ranging from the 30s to 80s Fahrenheit, depending on the season. Visitors can explore nearby attractions such as Payette National Forest and Ponderosa State Park.
Description
US Forest Service
Payette National Forest
There are several dispersed campsites along the lakeshore located just before and beyond Upper Payette Lake Campground. Sites have no amenities and are often difficult to access with a big RV as the ground can be wet through most of July.
Location
Upper Payette Lake Dispersed Camping Area is located in Idaho
Directions
Take the Warren Wagon Road (Highway 21) out of McCall and travel 17 miles up Warren Wagon road, go left on Forest Road #495 at the sign marking the campground entrance off the highway.
Coordinates
45.13931586 N
116.013749 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if Upper Payette Lake Dispersed Camping Area needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 11 min from Boise
- 3 hrs 43 min from Lewiston
- 5 hrs 29 min from Walla Walla
- 5 hrs 59 min from Missoula
