Upper Payette Lake Campground
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At a Glance
About Upper Payette Lake Campground
Upper Payette Lake Campground is a national park campground at Payette National Forest in Valley County, Idaho. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Campsite Tonight watches Payette National Forest around the clock and automatically adds an open site to your Recreation.gov cart the moment a cancellation appears — so you just check out.
Upper Payette Lake Campground is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 78 ft. Campers rate it 4.8/5 across 42 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Payette National Forest include Grouse Campground, Hazard Lake, Burgdorf Guard Station, Burgdorf and Jeanette.
Total reservations in July — 2023: 115 · 2024: 118 · 2025: 129
Location
Address
Mccall, Idaho
Coordinates
45.1225, -116.0289
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •August sees 143 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
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Upper Payette Lake Campground FAQ
How far in advance should I book Upper Payette Lake Campground?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Upper Payette Lake Campground?
August typically sees the highest reservation activity at Upper Payette Lake Campground. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Upper Payette Lake Campground right now?
Upper Payette Lake Campground is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
How often is availability checked at Upper Payette Lake Campground?
Campsite Tonight monitors Upper Payette Lake Campground for cancellations and new availability as fast as every 23 sec. When a site opens up, users with alerts enabled receive instant notifications so they can book before others.
Where is Upper Payette Lake Campground located?
Upper Payette Lake Campground is located in Payette National Forest, near Mccall, Idaho.
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