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Dispersed Camping

Little Payette Lake (Dispersed)

Little Payette Lake (Dispersed) is located near a lake surrounded by forested terrain in Idaho. Temperatures in the area range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit during spring and fall to highs in the 80s during summer. Visitors can explore nearby attractions such as Ponderosa State Park and Payette National Forest.

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Location

Little Payette Lake (Dispersed) is located in Idaho

Detail location of campground

Coordinates

44.92941717 N
116.02623575 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
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  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
    Unknown
  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
    Available

Site Types

  • Dispersed

Features

For Campers

  • Phone Service
  • Alcohol
  • Pets

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 Aug. 7, 2024

Free, easy access and Close to McCall

Two other RVs already here so we backed into the shaded nook just as you pull off Lick Creek Rd. Views of the lake but log jams and swampy shore mean no access.

No bugs during the day but Dawn/dusk mosquitoes.

Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Little Payette Lake (Dispersed) by Kaye S., August 7, 2024
Reviewed Aug. 23, 2021

Dispersed Near McCall at Little Payette Lake

Dirt road turn-off from Lick Creek Road.  4-5 pullouts for cars/RVs.  A few hundred years from the lake, but there is not really lake access.  Mosquitoes were pretty prevalent in early august.  No fires were allowed due to wildfire restrictions.

All said, it was a painless & free site only a few minutes from downtown McCall, ID.  Good alternative to when the state park fills up

Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Little Payette Lake (Dispersed) by Austin C., August 23, 2021
  • Review photo of Little Payette Lake (Dispersed) by Austin C., August 23, 2021
  • Review photo of Little Payette Lake (Dispersed) by Austin C., August 23, 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the elevation of Little Payette Lake (Dispersed)?

    Little Payette Lake (Dispersed) is located at 5134 feet.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Little Payette Lake (Dispersed)?

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