Openings · last 7 days
2
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 2 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234030
When Upper Payette Lake Campground reopens
Upper Payette Lake Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
6
Openings · last 90 days
6
Only 6 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Sep 30, 2026 · of 21 monitored sites
Of the 273 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 30, 2026): 273 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 21 monitored sites, 10 can be reserved online and 11 are first-come, first-served.
No online availability right now
Of the 273 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 30, 2026): 273 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). A free alert tells you if any date opens online.
Load status
Sep 18 – Sep 30, 2026Not open online100%
Open site-nights0 / 273
Of the 273 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 30, 2026): 273 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Sep 2026No month in range currently shows online availability. 0 open site-nights across the tracked window — these site-nights are on sites not offered for online reservation.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 10 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
About Upper Payette Lake Campground
Overview
Upper Payette Lake Campground is located 16 miles from McCall, Idaho, on the shores of beautiful Upper Payette Lake. Visitors enjoy fishing, canoeing and exploring local trails.
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 mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.
Recreation
Upper Payette Lake is a no-wake lake that offers great fishing, canoeing and kayaking opportunities. The paved, mile-long Shoreline Trail begins in the campground and several additional hiking and biking trails begin just across the road from the entrance.
Facilities
The campground offers two group sites that can accommodate up to 20 and 30 guests. Several additional single and double-family sites are available as well. All sites are accessible; some have lake views and some have lake access.
Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. A boat ramp, day-use site and several paved pathways are located in the campground. Roads and parking spurs are gravel.
Natural Features
The lake is situated at the foot of the Salmon River Mountains at an approximate elevation of 5,900 feet. Engelmann spruce and lodgepole pine forest the site, providing partial shade. Summer wildflowers are abundant. Summer days are typically warm and nights are cool.
21 monitored sites11 FCFS sitesRVs up to 50 ftNo hookups10 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 30
Getting there
From McCall, Idaho, take Highway 55 north to Warren Wagon Road/Forest Highway 21. Turn right and continue for 16 miles to gravel Forest Road 495 and follow for a mile into the campground.
102 Lake St P.O. Box 1026, Mccall, ID 83638208-634-0400
BoatingCampingFishingHikingHuntingSwimming SiteWildlife Viewing
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-234030 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-234030 · Upper Payette Lake Campground · Mccall ID12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Upper Payette Lake Campground?
Campsite Sniper's current snapshot shows none of the 273 tracked site-nights open for online reservation at Upper Payette Lake Campground. That can mean dates are reserved, closed, not yet released, or offered first-come, first-served rather than online. Campsite Sniper has also detected 6 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Upper Payette Lake Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 2 site-date openings at Upper Payette Lake Campground in the last 7 days, 6 over 30 days and 6 over the last 90.
Which sites at Upper Payette Lake Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
7 of the 10 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 50 ft.
Does Upper Payette Lake Campground have online availability right now?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot, none of the 273 tracked site-nights are open for online reservation. That can mean dates are reserved, closed, not yet released, or offered first-come, first-served rather than online. A free Campsite Sniper alert tells you if any date opens online.
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