## Overview

Located alongside the South Fork Salmon River, Buckhorn Bar Campground has 9
campsites, and an additional four walk-in, tent only sites.

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors
are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a
site. 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

Fishing and rafting in the South Fork of the Salmon River.

## Facilities

Fishing and rafting in the South Fork of the Salmon River.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Located alongside the South Fork Salmon River, Buckhorn Bar Campground has 9 campsites, and an additional four walk-in, tent only sites. </p>

<p>This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. 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. </p>
<p>If this option is available, you will need to <strong>first download the free </strong><a href="http://Recreation.gov" rel="nofollow"><strong>Recreation.gov</strong></a><strong> mobile app </strong><a href="https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app" rel="nofollow"><strong>https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app</strong></a><strong> prior to your arrival </strong>as some remote  areas have limited or no cellular service.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Fishing and rafting in the South Fork of the Salmon River.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Fishing and rafting in the South Fork of the Salmon River.</p>

Forested campsite at Buckhorn Campground

Campsite with picnic table, pedestal grill and fire ring.

Double walk-in campsite at River Loop adjacent to the South Fork of the Salmon River.

Campsite in forested setting with pedestal grill, fire pit and picnic table.

Buckhorn Bar

## Overview

This small campground (4 sites) on the South Fork Road is a hub for the nearby
network of trails. Explore these ruggedly beautiful mountains in almost any
direction, or try your luck fishing in the South Fork of the Salmon River.

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors
are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a
site. 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

Camp Creek Trailhead is located at this site and is the starting point for the
Pheobe Meadow Trail #291 which access Phoebe Meadows.

## Facilities

Camp Creek Trailhead is located at this site and is the starting point for the
Pheobe Meadow Trail #291 which access Phoebe Meadows.

## Nearby Attractions

Camp Creek Campground is near the Reed Ranch airstrip or twelve miles south of
the confluence of the East Fork of the South Fork of the Salmon and the South
Fork Road.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>This small campground (4 sites) on the South Fork Road is a hub for the nearby network of trails. Explore these ruggedly beautiful mountains in almost any direction, or try your luck fishing in the South Fork of the Salmon River.</p>
<p>This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. 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. </p>
<p>If this option is available, you will need to <strong>first download the free </strong><a href="http://Recreation.gov" rel="nofollow"><strong>Recreation.gov</strong></a><strong> mobile app </strong><a href="https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app" rel="nofollow"><strong>https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app</strong></a><strong> prior to your arrival</strong> as some remote  areas have limited or no cellular service.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Camp Creek Trailhead is located at this site and is the starting point for the Pheobe Meadow Trail #291 which access Phoebe Meadows.  </p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Camp Creek Trailhead is located at this site and is the starting point for the Pheobe Meadow Trail #291 which access Phoebe Meadows.  </p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Camp Creek Campground is near the Reed Ranch airstrip or twelve miles south of the confluence of the East Fork of the South Fork of the Salmon and the South Fork Road.</p>

Campsite with picnic table and fire ring

Forested setting with campfire ring and picnic table.

Camp Creek Campground campsite

Camp Creek Campground

Camp Creek

## Overview

Located along side the South Fork Salmon River, these 4 campsites offer access
to an extensive trail system.

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors
are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a
site. 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****ht**
**tps://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app****prior to your arrival** as some
remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

## Recreation

Trails provide access for both motorized and non-motorized recreation.
Visitors enjoy fishing in the South Fork of the Salmon River.

## Facilities

Trails provide access for both motorized and non-motorized recreation.
Visitors enjoy fishing in the South Fork of the Salmon River.

## Nearby Attractions

The South Fork of the Salmon River is a highly popular area of the Forest and
is one of the earlier areas to be snow-free in the spring. Several campgrounds
and dispersed campsites can be found along the South Fork Road (FS Rd #674).
The southern-most 7 miles of the South Fork Road are on the Boise National
Forest.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Located along side the South Fork Salmon River, these 4 campsites offer access to an extensive trail system.</p>

<p>This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. 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. </p>
<p>If this option is available, you will need to<strong> first download the free </strong><a href="http://Recreation.gov" rel="nofollow"><strong>Recreation.gov</strong></a><strong> mobile app </strong><a href="https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app" rel="nofollow"><strong>ht</strong></a> <a href="https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app" rel="nofollow"><strong>tps://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app</strong></a><strong> prior to your arrival </strong>as some remote  areas have limited or no cellular service.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Trails provide access for both motorized and non-motorized recreation. Visitors enjoy fishing in the South Fork of the Salmon River.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Trails provide access for both motorized and non-motorized recreation. Visitors enjoy fishing in the South Fork of the Salmon River.</p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>The South Fork of the Salmon River is a highly popular area of the Forest and is one of the earlier areas to be snow-free in the spring. Several campgrounds and dispersed campsites can be found along the South Fork Road (FS Rd #674). The southern-most 7 miles of the South Fork Road are on the Boise National Forest.</p>

Paved drive way with adjacent picnic table and grill.

Forested campsite at Four Mile Campground

Four Mile Campground Site

Four Mile Campground

Four Mile

## Overview

Located along side the South Fork Salmon River, this paved campground offers
10 campsites, including 4 walk in tent sites.

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors
are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a
site. 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

The campground serves as take-out for those floating the South Fork of the
Salmon River from Goat Creek. Serves as the trailhead for an extensive trail
system. Many loop hikes are possible from here, of varying lengths and
difficulties. Open to those on foot, horses, mountain bikes, and trail bikes.
Fishing in the river.

## Facilities

The campground serves as take-out for those floating the South Fork of the
Salmon River from Goat Creek. Serves as the trailhead for an extensive trail
system. Many loop hikes are possible from here, of varying lengths and
difficulties. Open to those on foot, horses, mountain bikes, and trail bikes.
Fishing in the river.

## Nearby Attractions

The South Fork of the Salmon River is a highly popular area of the Forest and
is one of the earlier areas to be snow-free in the spring. Several campgrounds
and dispersed campsites can be found along the South Fork Road (FS Rd #674).
The southern-most 7 miles of the South Fork Road are on the Boise National
Forest.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Located along side the South Fork Salmon River, this paved campground offers 10 campsites, including 4 walk in tent sites. </p>

<p>This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. 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. </p>
<p>If this option is available, you will need to<strong> first download the free </strong><a href="http://Recreation.gov" rel="nofollow"><strong>Recreation.gov</strong></a><strong> mobile app </strong><a href="https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app" rel="nofollow"><strong>https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app</strong></a><strong> prior to your arrival </strong>as some remote  areas have limited or no cellular service.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p> The campground serves as take-out for those floating the South Fork of the Salmon River from Goat Creek. Serves as the trailhead for an extensive trail system. Many loop hikes are possible from here, of varying lengths and difficulties. Open to those on foot, horses, mountain bikes, and trail bikes. Fishing in the river. </p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p> The campground serves as take-out for those floating the South Fork of the Salmon River from Goat Creek. Serves as the trailhead for an extensive trail system. Many loop hikes are possible from here, of varying lengths and difficulties. Open to those on foot, horses, mountain bikes, and trail bikes. Fishing in the river. </p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>The South Fork of the Salmon River is a highly popular area of the Forest and is one of the earlier areas to be snow-free in the spring. Several campgrounds and dispersed campsites can be found along the South Fork Road (FS Rd #674). The southern-most 7 miles of the South Fork Road are on the Boise National Forest.</p>

Poverty Flat campsite in a forested setting with picnic table and fire pit.

Forested campsite with picnic table and fire pit.

Campsite in forest clearing with picnic table and fire ring.

Campsite overlooking the South Fork Salmon River.

Poverty Flat Campsite overlooking the South Fork Salmon River.

Poverty Flat Walk-in Site

Poverty Flat

## Overview

This campground is located adjacent to the Secesh River and offers beautiful
river views. There are eleven camp sites.

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors
are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a
site. 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****ht**
**tps://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app****prior to your arrival** as some
remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

## Recreation

There is fishing and trail access.

## Facilities

There are eleven camp sites, drinking water, fire-pits, tables, toilets, pack
in/pack out. Please pack out your own trash. No hook-ups.

## Nearby Attractions

The South Fork of the Salmon River is a highly popular area of the Forest and
is one of the earlier areas to be snow-free in the spring. Several campgrounds
and dispersed campsites can be found along the South Fork Road (FS Rd #674).
The southern-most 7 miles of the South Fork Road are on the Boise National
Forest.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>This campground is located adjacent to the Secesh River and offers beautiful river views. There are eleven camp sites.</p>

<p>This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. 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. </p>
<p>If this option is available, you will need to<strong> first download the free </strong><a href="http://Recreation.gov" rel="nofollow"><strong>Recreation.gov</strong></a><strong> mobile app </strong><a href="https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app" rel="nofollow"><strong>ht</strong></a> <a href="https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app" rel="nofollow"><strong>tps://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app</strong></a><strong> prior to your arrival </strong>as some remote  areas have limited or no cellular service.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>There is fishing and trail access. </p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>There are eleven camp sites, drinking water, fire-pits, tables, toilets, pack in/pack out. Please pack out your own trash. No hook-ups.</p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>The South Fork of the Salmon River is a highly popular area of the Forest and is one of the earlier areas to be snow-free in the spring. Several campgrounds and dispersed campsites can be found along the South Fork Road (FS Rd #674). The southern-most 7 miles of the South Fork Road are on the Boise National Forest.</p>

Forested campsite with picnic table, pedestal grill and fire pit.

Forested campsite with picnic table, fire ring and grill.

Ponderosa Campground

Ponderosa Campground site with table and fire ring

Ponderosa

## Overview

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors
are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a
site. 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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. 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.</p>

<p>If this option is available, you will need to <strong>first download the free </strong><a href="http://Recreation.gov" rel="nofollow"><strong>Recreation.gov</strong></a><strong> mobile app </strong><a href="https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app" rel="nofollow"><strong>https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app</strong></a><strong> prior to your arrival </strong>as some remote  areas have limited or no cellular service.</p>

Campsite in the pines with picnic table and fire grill.

Campsite in the forest with picnic table and fire grill.

View of river from campsite with picnic table and fire ring.

Campsite in the ponderosa pines with picnic table and fire grill.

Secesh Campground

## Overview

This campground features nine sites along the North Fork of Lake Fork Creek.
All sites are available on a first come, first serve basis.

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors
are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a
site. 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

This is a beautiful campground and a great base camp for adventure. From the
campground, trails head east, branching north and south into pristine mountain
areas: East Fork Lake Fork Creek Trail #104, Lake Fork First Bridge Trail
#339, and Paddy Flat/Lake Fork Creek Trail #103. There are many points of
interest and trailheads if you continue along Lick Creek Road. Nearby is Slick
Rock-Climbing area, a stunning exposed granite wall. Popular hiking areas
include, Box Lake, Snowslide Lake, and Duck Lake. Drive to Lick Creek Summit
(6,879 ft.) for 360-degree views of the Salmon River Mountains.

## Facilities

This is a beautiful campground and a great base camp for adventure. From the
campground, trails head east, branching north and south into pristine mountain
areas: East Fork Lake Fork Creek Trail #104, Lake Fork First Bridge Trail
#339, and Paddy Flat/Lake Fork Creek Trail #103. There are many points of
interest and trailheads if you continue along Lick Creek Road. Nearby is Slick
Rock-Climbing area, a stunning exposed granite wall. Popular hiking areas
include, Box Lake, Snowslide Lake, and Duck Lake. Drive to Lick Creek Summit
(6,879 ft.) for 360-degree views of the Salmon River Mountains.

## Natural Features

Forested campground near a creek at approximately 5,329 feet elevation.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>This campground features nine sites along the North Fork of Lake Fork Creek.  All sites are available on a first come, first serve basis. </p>

<p>This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. 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. </p>
<p>If this option is available, you will need to<strong> first download the free </strong><a href="http://Recreation.gov" rel="nofollow"><strong>Recreation.gov</strong></a><strong> mobile app </strong><a href="https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app" rel="nofollow"><strong>https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app</strong></a><strong> prior to your arrival </strong>as some remote  areas have limited or no cellular service.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>This is a beautiful campground and a great base camp for adventure. From the campground, trails head east, branching north and south into pristine mountain areas: East Fork Lake Fork Creek Trail #104, Lake Fork First Bridge Trail #339, and Paddy Flat/Lake Fork Creek Trail #103. There are many points of interest and trailheads if you continue along Lick Creek Road. Nearby is Slick Rock-Climbing area, a stunning exposed granite wall. Popular hiking areas include, Box Lake, Snowslide Lake, and Duck Lake. Drive to Lick Creek Summit (6,879 ft.) for 360-degree views of the Salmon River Mountains. </p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>This is a beautiful campground and a great base camp for adventure. From the campground, trails head east, branching north and south into pristine mountain areas: East Fork Lake Fork Creek Trail #104, Lake Fork First Bridge Trail #339, and Paddy Flat/Lake Fork Creek Trail #103. There are many points of interest and trailheads if you continue along Lick Creek Road. Nearby is Slick Rock-Climbing area, a stunning exposed granite wall. Popular hiking areas include, Box Lake, Snowslide Lake, and Duck Lake. Drive to Lick Creek Summit (6,879 ft.) for 360-degree views of the Salmon River Mountains. </p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Forested campground near a creek at approximately 5,329 feet elevation. </p>

Lake Fork Campground site 7

Narrow, one-lane access road to north loop of campground.

Lake Fork Campground site 8 with creek in background.

Lake Fork Campground Site 3 - with picnic table, and fire pit. Pine forest setting.

Lake Fork

## Overview

Kennally Creek Campground is situated in a serene setting among mature forest
along the banks of Kennally Creek.

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors
are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a
site. 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****ht**
**tps://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app****prior to your arrival** as some
remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

## Recreation

The North Fork Kennally Creek Trail #102, East Fork Kennally Creek Trail #099,
and the Needles Summit Trail #101 depart immediately from the campground with
additional trail access just a few miles down the road.

## Facilities

The North Fork Kennally Creek Trail #102, East Fork Kennally Creek Trail #099,
and the Needles Summit Trail #101 depart immediately from the campground with
additional trail access just a few miles down the road.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Kennally Creek Campground is situated in a serene setting among mature forest along the banks of Kennally Creek.</p>

<p>This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. 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. </p>
<p>If this option is available, you will need to<strong> first download the free </strong><a href="http://Recreation.gov" rel="nofollow"><strong>Recreation.gov</strong></a><strong> mobile app </strong><a href="https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app" rel="nofollow"><strong>ht</strong></a> <a href="https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app" rel="nofollow"><strong>tps://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app</strong></a><strong> prior to your arrival </strong>as some remote  areas have limited or no cellular service.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>The North Fork Kennally Creek Trail #102, East Fork Kennally Creek Trail #099, and the Needles Summit Trail #101 depart immediately from the campground with additional trail access just a few miles down the road. </p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The North Fork Kennally Creek Trail #102, East Fork Kennally Creek Trail #099, and the Needles Summit Trail #101 depart immediately from the campground with additional trail access just a few miles down the road. </p>

Campsite in forested setting

Campsite with picnic table surrounded by tall trees.

Kennally Creek

## Overview

**The Paddy Flat Cabins East and West are undergoing renovation in Summer
2024, and we hope to make these units available for public use in 2025.**

The Paddy Flat Guard Station is located in the Payette National Forest of
central Idaho. Guests enjoy the remote area for its hunting opportunities and
abundance of hiking, biking, horseback riding and off-highway vehicle roads
and trails. Abundant streams and numerous alpine lakes within travel distance
offer fantastic fishing opportunities.

The Paddy Flat Cabin East provides sleeping quarters four up to 4 persons.
This cabin is also allowed up to two single-family tents outside.

## Recreation

The Paddy Flat Guard Station serves as an excellent jumping-off point for
adventures via horseback, motorcycle, ATV or hiking. Numerous trailheads
within a few miles allow access to alpine lakes for fishing, meadows for
watching birds and wildlife, as well as peaks ranging as high as 8,681 foot
elevation for excellent views of the South Fork of the Salmon River drainage.

## Facilities

The Paddy Flat Guard Station serves as an excellent jumping-off point for
adventures via horseback, motorcycle, ATV or hiking. Numerous trailheads
within a few miles allow access to alpine lakes for fishing, meadows for
watching birds and wildlife, as well as peaks ranging as high as 8,681 foot
elevation for excellent views of the South Fork of the Salmon River drainage.

## Natural Features

This Guard Station sits at an elevation of 5,250 feet and is situated within a
scenic meadow surrounded by a dense conifer forest. The Payette National
Forest contains some of Idaho's most beautiful and diverse country. Located in
west-central Idaho, north of Boise, the 2.2 million-acre forest extends 100
miles west to east, from Hells Canyon to the Middle Fork of the Salmon River,
and 70 miles north to south, from the Salmon River to the Weiser River.

## Nearby Attractions

While the Paddy Flat Guard Station is located within some of the most scenic
forest areas of Idaho, you may find a desire to visit "civilization" during
your visit. If you hanker for a pizza, hot lunch or subway sandwich, the town
of Donnelly is just a bit of back-tracking away. While you are there, take
some time to explore the historic town of Roseberry or take the ten mile drive
to Gold Forks Hot Springs for a relaxing dip in their pools. While McCall is a
bit further of a drive north, a walk through downtown is always a fun way to
while away the afternoon. Spend some time on the waterfront, take in a local
museum, visit Ponderosa State Park, or take a tour through the McCall Fish
Hatchery.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p><strong>The Paddy Flat Cabins East and West are undergoing renovation in Summer 2024, and we hope to make these units available for public use in 2025.</strong> </p>
<p>The Paddy Flat Guard Station is located in the Payette National Forest of central Idaho.  Guests enjoy the remote area for its hunting opportunities and abundance of hiking, biking, horseback riding and off-highway vehicle roads and trails.  Abundant streams and numerous alpine lakes within travel distance offer fantastic fishing opportunities. </p>
<p>The Paddy Flat Cabin East provides sleeping quarters four up to 4 persons. This cabin is also allowed up to two single-family tents outside. </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
The Paddy Flat Guard Station serves as an excellent jumping-off point for adventures via horseback, motorcycle, ATV or hiking.  Numerous trailheads within a few miles allow access to alpine lakes for fishing, meadows for watching birds and wildlife, as well as peaks ranging as high as 8,681 foot elevation for excellent views of the South Fork of the Salmon River drainage.<h2>Facilities</h2>
The Paddy Flat Guard Station serves as an excellent jumping-off point for adventures via horseback, motorcycle, ATV or hiking.  Numerous trailheads within a few miles allow access to alpine lakes for fishing, meadows for watching birds and wildlife, as well as peaks ranging as high as 8,681 foot elevation for excellent views of the South Fork of the Salmon River drainage.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>This Guard Station sits at an elevation of 5,250 feet and is situated within a scenic meadow surrounded by a dense conifer forest.  The Payette National Forest contains some of Idaho's most beautiful and diverse country.  Located in west-central Idaho, north of Boise, the 2.2 million-acre forest extends 100 miles west to east, from Hells Canyon to the Middle Fork of the Salmon River, and 70 miles north to south, from the Salmon River to the Weiser River.</p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
While the Paddy Flat Guard Station is located within some of the most scenic forest areas of Idaho, you may find a desire to visit "civilization" during your visit.  If you hanker for a pizza, hot lunch or subway sandwich, the town of Donnelly is just a bit of back-tracking away.  While you are there, take some time to explore the historic town of Roseberry or take the ten mile drive to Gold Forks Hot Springs for a relaxing dip in their pools.  While McCall is a bit further of a drive north, a walk through downtown is always a fun way to while away the afternoon.  Spend some time on the waterfront, take in a local museum, visit Ponderosa State Park, or take a tour through the McCall Fish Hatchery.

Paddy Flat Guard Station East - front of rustic cabin showing porch and stairs with blue skies and mountains beyond

Aerial view of the Paddy Flat Guard Station Cabin compound showing administrative buildings, and corrals

Interior of Paddy Flat Guard Station Cabin East

Interior of Paddy Flat Guard Station Cabin East - two twin beds and table for four people.

Interior of Paddy Flat Guard Station Cabin East - kitchen area

Paddy Flat Guard Station Cabin East at a medium distance with rustic fence and trees

Paddy Flat Guard Station - front of rustic cabin showing porch and stairs

Paddy Flat Guard Station Cabin Entrance Sign

Paddy Flat Guard Station Cabin brown and off-white trapezoidal sign

Paddy Flat Guard Station

## 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

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.

## 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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>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.</p>

<p>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 <a href="https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app" rel="nofollow">https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app</a>  prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>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.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>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.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>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.</p>

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