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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

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.

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Location

Upper Payette Lake Dispersed Camping Area is located in Idaho

Detail location of campground

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

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Stay Connected

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

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.


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Reviewed Oct. 8, 2024

Amazing, peaceful location!

We arrived on a Thursday afternoon in October. There were many spots available along the road leading up to this site. But they were close to the road and we wanted to be off the road. We ended up at the last spot on the road right before the interpretive trail at the end. This spot was tucked into the trees. And once we got our camper backed in, we didn’t even know the road was there. And the VIEW! Wow!! Looking across the lake with the most beautiful sunsets. We stayed for 3 nights. We set up Starlink so we could work on Friday and had no issues with the connection.

Siteon the right just before the interpretive trail loop
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  • Review photo of Upper Payette Lake Dispersed Camping Area by Ronda D., October 8, 2024
  • Review photo of Upper Payette Lake Dispersed Camping Area by Ronda D., October 8, 2024
  • Review photo of Upper Payette Lake Dispersed Camping Area by Ronda D., October 8, 2024
Reviewed Jul. 30, 2020

Beautiful Spot!

There are some seriously beautiful spots to camp here. Another review says that it’s $10 to camp, but that is in the actual campground. Instead of turning right to get into the campground, keep driving straight and you will find the dispersed camping. Perfectly secluded and beautiful views of the water.

  • Review photo of Upper Payette Lake Dispersed Camping Area by Cheyenne P., July 30, 2020
  • Review photo of Upper Payette Lake Dispersed Camping Area by Cheyenne P., July 30, 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are fires allowed at Upper Payette Lake Dispersed Camping Area?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Upper Payette Lake Dispersed Camping Area, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Upper Payette Lake Dispersed Camping Area have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Upper Payette Lake Dispersed Camping Area does not have wifi.