## Overview

At Last Chance Campground, there are 20 single and three double sites situated
along Goose Creek in a mature Ponderosa Pine and Douglas Fir forest.

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 campground boasts many opportunities for recreation. Goose Lake is a
short distance away, which features a picnic area, restrooms, and fishing
piers. There is excellent fishing in the reservoir, or try your luck in Goose
Creek, next to the campground. Popular Goose Creek Trail #533 begins at the
campground and leads to Goose Creek Falls and onto Brundage Reservoir. Hiking
to Goose Creek Falls is a family-friendly hike that everyone is sure to enjoy.
A special treat is to go huckleberry picking in late summer along the trail!

## Facilities

This campground boasts many opportunities for recreation. Goose Lake is a
short distance away, which features a picnic area, restrooms, and fishing
piers. There is excellent fishing in the reservoir, or try your luck in Goose
Creek, next to the campground. Popular Goose Creek Trail #533 begins at the
campground and leads to Goose Creek Falls and onto Brundage Reservoir. Hiking
to Goose Creek Falls is a family-friendly hike that everyone is sure to enjoy.
A special treat is to go huckleberry picking in late summer along the trail!

## Natural Features

Last Chance Campground is situated among large ponderosa pine and Douglas fir
trees, which offer a charming forested setting. The campground is situated
along Goose Creek, at approximately 4,653 feet.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>At Last Chance Campground, there are 20 single and three double sites situated along Goose Creek in a mature Ponderosa Pine and Douglas Fir forest.</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 campground boasts many opportunities for recreation. Goose Lake is a short distance away, which features a picnic area, restrooms, and fishing piers. There is excellent fishing in the reservoir, or try your luck in Goose Creek, next to the campground. Popular Goose Creek Trail #533 begins at the campground and leads to Goose Creek Falls and onto Brundage Reservoir. Hiking to Goose Creek Falls is a family-friendly hike that everyone is sure to enjoy. A special treat is to go huckleberry picking in late summer along the trail! </p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>This campground boasts many opportunities for recreation. Goose Lake is a short distance away, which features a picnic area, restrooms, and fishing piers. There is excellent fishing in the reservoir, or try your luck in Goose Creek, next to the campground. Popular Goose Creek Trail #533 begins at the campground and leads to Goose Creek Falls and onto Brundage Reservoir. Hiking to Goose Creek Falls is a family-friendly hike that everyone is sure to enjoy. A special treat is to go huckleberry picking in late summer along the trail! </p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Last Chance Campground is situated among large ponderosa pine and Douglas fir trees, which offer a charming forested setting. The campground is situated along Goose Creek, at approximately 4,653 feet.</p>

Sunny horseshoe pits

Entrance to Last Chance Campground with tall pine trees and entrance sign.

Forested and open campsite with picnic table and fire pit.

Entrance to Last Chance Campground

Goose Creek Falls trail departs from the Last Chance Campground.

Trail taking off into the forest.

Forest campsite

Group area for day use including five benches around a large fire pit. Adjacent to horseshoe pits.

Group area for day use including five benches around a large fire pit.

Goose Creek runs adjacent to Last Chance Campground.

Last Chance

## Overview

Grouse Campground is located just 16 miles from McCall, Idaho, on the shores
of Goose Lake. Visitors enjoy canoeing, fishing and horseback riding.

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

Goose Lake is a no-wake lake offering rainbow and brook trout fishing,
canoeing and kayaking. Numerous hiking, horseback riding and dirt bike trails
are in the vicinity, including Granite Mountain Lookout and Goose Creek Falls.

## Facilities

Goose Lake is a no-wake lake offering rainbow and brook trout fishing,
canoeing and kayaking. Numerous hiking, horseback riding and dirt bike trails
are in the vicinity, including Granite Mountain Lookout and Goose Creek Falls.

## Natural Features

Goose Lake is situated in the beautiful Salmon River Mountain range at an
elevation of 6,500 feet. A forest of Engelmann spruce and lodgepole pines
provides partial shade in the campground, which is a short, three-minute walk
from the shoreline. Summer wildflowers are abundant.

## Nearby Attractions

Brundage Mountain Resort, located nearby, offers scenic chairlift rides and
excellent lift-served mountain biking and hiking.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Grouse Campground is located just 16 miles from McCall, Idaho, on the shores of Goose Lake. Visitors enjoy canoeing, fishing and horseback riding.</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>
Goose Lake is a no-wake lake offering rainbow and brook trout fishing, canoeing and kayaking. Numerous hiking, horseback riding and dirt bike trails are in the vicinity, including Granite Mountain Lookout and Goose Creek Falls.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Goose Lake is a no-wake lake offering rainbow and brook trout fishing, canoeing and kayaking. Numerous hiking, horseback riding and dirt bike trails are in the vicinity, including Granite Mountain Lookout and Goose Creek Falls.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Goose Lake is situated in the beautiful Salmon River Mountain range at an elevation of 6,500 feet. A forest of Engelmann spruce and lodgepole pines provides partial shade in the campground, which is a short, three-minute walk from the shoreline. Summer wildflowers are abundant.</p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Brundage Mountain Resort, located nearby, offers scenic chairlift rides and excellent lift-served mountain biking and hiking.

Goose Lake adjacent to Grouse Campground

Goose Lake Boat Ramp day use area adjacent to campground.

Goose Lake Boat Ramp day use area with fire pit, spotting scope and intepretive sign on the edge of the reservoir.

Single site with graveled parking, and picnic table surrounded by tall conifer trees.

Tall conifer trees surround graveled parking area, with picnic table and fire ring in the background.

Campsite with graveled parking area in the foreground, and picnic tables surrounded by tall conifer trees in the background

Grouse Campground

## Overview

Evergreen Campground is situated next to the Weiser River just off Highway 95
between the towns of Council and New Meadows, Idaho. Fishing and hiking are
popular activities.

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 Weiser River flows between the campground and the highway, offering
excellent rainbow trout fishing, and an occassional crawdad.  
  
The Weiser River Trail is popular for hiking, mountain biking and horseback
riding, and can be accessed within the site.

## Facilities

The Weiser River flows between the campground and the highway, offering
excellent rainbow trout fishing, and an occassional crawdad.  
  
The Weiser River Trail is popular for hiking, mountain biking and horseback
riding, and can be accessed within the site.

## Natural Features

Evergeen lives up to its name, as it's settled in a scenic, lush Douglas fir
and spruce forest at an approximate elevation of 4,000 feet. Although right
off the highway, the large trees and dense bushed provide seclusion and
privacy. The Weiser River flows between the campsites and the highway.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Evergreen Campground is situated next to the Weiser River just off Highway 95 between the towns of Council and New Meadows, Idaho. Fishing and hiking are popular activities. </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>The Weiser River flows between the campground and the highway, offering excellent rainbow trout fishing, and an occassional crawdad.<br><br>The Weiser River Trail is popular for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding, and can be accessed within the site.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The Weiser River flows between the campground and the highway, offering excellent rainbow trout fishing, and an occassional crawdad.<br><br>The Weiser River Trail is popular for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding, and can be accessed within the site.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Evergeen lives up to its name, as it's settled in a scenic, lush Douglas fir and spruce forest at an approximate elevation of 4,000 feet. Although right off the highway, the large trees and dense bushed provide seclusion and privacy. The Weiser River flows between the campsites and the highway. </p>

EVERGREEN CAMPGROUND - forested campsite

EVERGREEN CAMPGROUND - Day Use Area

EVERGREEN CAMPGROUND Site

Entrance to Evergreen Campground

EVERGREEN CAMPGROUND

EVERGREEN CAMPGROUND - creek

EVERGREEN CAMPGROUND - occupied site

Evergreen 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

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>

UPPER PAYETTE LAKE CAMPGROUND Campsite (4) with view of lake in the background.

Upper Payette Lake on a calm morning.

Upper Payette Lake Campground Site 6

Upper Payette Lake from the Campground Site 7 with lake in the background.

Upper Payette Lake from the Campground Site 7 with lake in the background

UPPER PAYETTE LAKE CAMPGROUND

Campsite at Upper Payette Lake Campground.

UPPER PAYETTE LAKE CAMPGROUND with camper

Campsite in Upper Payette Lake Campground.

UPPER PAYETTE LAKE CAMPGROUND Site

Upper Payette Lake Campground

## Overview

Cold Springs Campground is located near Lost Valley Reservoir, just 10 miles
from New Meadows, Idaho. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing and swimming.

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

Lost Valley Reservoir is just 3/4-mile from the campground, offering boating,
canoeing and fishing opportunities. On the north end of the reservoir is the
Lost Creek Interpretive Site, an excellent location for bird watching.

## Facilities

Lost Valley Reservoir is just 3/4-mile from the campground, offering boating,
canoeing and fishing opportunities. On the north end of the reservoir is the
Lost Creek Interpretive Site, an excellent location for bird watching.

## Natural Features

The campground is set in an open meadow lined with ponderosa pines and fir
trees at an elevation of 5,000 feet. A few sites are shaded, but most are not.
Summer wildflowers are abundant.

## Nearby Attractions

Lost Valley Reservoir is less then a mile from the campground.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Cold Springs Campground is located near Lost Valley Reservoir, just 10 miles from New Meadows, Idaho. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing and swimming.</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>
Lost Valley Reservoir is just 3/4-mile from the campground, offering boating, canoeing and fishing opportunities. On the north end of the reservoir is the Lost Creek Interpretive Site, an excellent location for bird watching.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Lost Valley Reservoir is just 3/4-mile from the campground, offering boating, canoeing and fishing opportunities. On the north end of the reservoir is the Lost Creek Interpretive Site, an excellent location for bird watching.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The campground is set in an open meadow lined with ponderosa pines and fir trees at an elevation of 5,000 feet. A few sites are shaded, but most are not. Summer wildflowers are abundant.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Lost Valley Reservoir is less then a mile from the campground.</p>

COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND2

Accessible site with paved common area round fire pit, with picnic table.

Cold Springs campground sits on the shores of Goose Lake.

Lost Valley Reservoir with boat in foreground - near to campground.

The campground offers sunny and shaded sites.

Sunny campsite at Cold Springs Campground

COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND3

COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND

Cold Springs Campground campsite

Cold Springs Campground - Payette NF (ID)

## 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

Hazard Lake Campground is situated along the shore of Hazard Lake at an
elevation of 7,050’, Hazard Lake Campground presents convenient lakeside
access and abundant recreational opportunities.

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 Upper Hazard Lake Trail #169 departs directly from Hazard Lake. The
surrounding area presents plenty of additional trail access for multiuse
enjoyment. Motorized use on the lake is limited by a “no wake” restriction and
there is no boat ramp available so lightweight, portable watercraft are
recommended.

## Facilities

The Upper Hazard Lake Trail #169 departs directly from Hazard Lake. The
surrounding area presents plenty of additional trail access for multiuse
enjoyment. Motorized use on the lake is limited by a “no wake” restriction and
there is no boat ramp available so lightweight, portable watercraft are
recommended.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Hazard Lake Campground is situated along the shore of Hazard Lake at an elevation of 7,050’, Hazard Lake Campground presents convenient lakeside access and abundant recreational opportunities.</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 Upper Hazard Lake Trail #169 departs directly from Hazard Lake. The surrounding area presents plenty of additional trail access for multiuse enjoyment. Motorized use on the lake is limited by a “no wake” restriction and there is no boat ramp available so lightweight, portable watercraft are recommended.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The Upper Hazard Lake Trail #169 departs directly from Hazard Lake. The surrounding area presents plenty of additional trail access for multiuse enjoyment. Motorized use on the lake is limited by a “no wake” restriction and there is no boat ramp available so lightweight, portable watercraft are recommended.</p>

Forested campsite with lake visible in distance.

Forested campsite with Hazard Lake in the distance.

Forested campsite

Hazard Lake

Hazard Lake Campsite on a fall morning

## 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

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