Hiking and Camping
The success or failure of an outing depends entirely on whether you and your equipment are properly prepared. Mountain weather can be unpredictable even in what seems to be the most ideal of conditions.It is a good idea to talk to local Forest Rangers to be advised of current conditions and other circumstances. Call the McCall Ranger District at 1-208-634-0400.
Hiking
East Fork Lake Fork Creek (Moderate)
This is a good one-mile hike for kids along the creek where there are interesting rocks to climb and a few hidden fishing
Louie Lake & Jughandle Mountain (Easy)
(Trail #085 and Trail #082) Duck Lake is a short hike of approximately 2 miles round trip. It has little elevation gain and makes an ideal hike for most ages and abilities. Hum Lake trail takes off from Duck Lake and is a three-mile one-way hike with about a mile of steep grade. It takes hikers over a ridge, into a meadow and to the glacial Hum Lake.
Twin Lakes (Easy)
(Trail #165) This trail involves a 1-mile walk up to the Twin Lakes. It climbs steadily but not steeply for an elevation gain of about 400 feet. Fishing is good, however the lake is subject to drawdown at the dam so you will want to go early in the season. It's a fun place to take the kids for a picnic.
Hazard Lake(s)
(Trail #169) There are three Hazard Lakes: Hazard Lake, Upper Hazard Lake and Big Hazard Lake. All three are popular fishing lakes. The one-half mile walk to Big Hazard Lake is flat and suitable for most people. The trail to Upper Hazard Lake is a bit more strenuous covering 2 miles and gains about 348' in elevation, starting at 7080' and ending at
Twenty Mile (Moderate)
(Trail #085) This trail winds for six miles through the burn of the 1994 Corral/Blackwell fires and takes hikers to the Twentymile Lakes. The first three miles of the trail are relatively flat, then climbs steeply for the last three miles.
Duck Lake & Hum Lake (Moderate)
(Trail #085 and Trail #082) Duck Lake is a short hike of approximately 2 miles round trip. It has little elevation gain and makes an ideal hike for most ages and abilities. Hum Lake trail takes off from Duck Lake and is a three-mile one-way hike with about a mile of steep grade. It takes hikers over a ridge, into a meadow and to the glacial Hum Lake.
Goose Creek Falls (Easy)
(Trail #354) In a little over a mile, this trail takes hikers to Goose Creek and the waterfall. The first portion of the trail goes steadily downhill until it reaches Goose Creek Bridge and is not recommended for small children. Unlike most trails which gain elevation, Goose Creek Falls Trail starts at 5760' and drops to 5080'.
Box Lake (Moderate)
(Trail #110) The starting elevation is 5680' with an elevation gain of 1863' and a 343' drop from a ridge to the lake. This trail is 3.5 miles long and suggested as an overnight hike for many people especially if you plan on fishing and swimming. The trail switchbacks 800 feet in the first mile and continues to be steep for another mile.
Camping
Kennally Creek
10 units, 9 trailer sites, fee area. Horse facilities with access to the Kennally Creek trail and Cougar Lake trail system.
Poverty Flat
10 units, fee area. Located along the river with fishing, trail access and hitch rails for stock.
Four Mile
4 units, fee area. On the South Fork Road with fishing and hiking opportunities.
Lake Fork
9 units, fee area. Nestled in trees. Trail access.
Camp Creek
4 units, fee area. Trail access.
Buckhorn
10 units, fee. Eight miles south of the confluence of the East Fork and the South Fork of the Salmon River on the South Fork Salmon River Road.
Ponderosa
14 sites with seven trailer units, fee area. Thirty-one miles northeast on Lick Creek Road at Secesh River.
Last Chance
23 units, 3 double, fee area. Nine miles west of McCall, this is a comfortable campground with hiking along Goose Creek to Goose Creek Falls.
Upper Payette Lake
20 units, 5 double, fee area. Along the shoreline of Upper Payette Lake, off Warren Wagon Road and near a number of good hiking trails.
Hazard
12 units, including 1 trailer site, fee area. 27 miles northwest of McCall on Goose Creek road. A high elevation campground with canoeing, fishing, and hiking trails.
Burgdorf Guard Station
6 units, fee area. Located near historic site, with Centennial Trail access.
For more trails and camping information:
For more information visit the Payette National Forest web site.
or call 208-634-0400
Chamber Members for Hiking and Camping
Camp Ida Haven
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| Desc: | Church Camp |
| Owner: | Douglas & Darla Roe |
| WebSite: | http://www.idahaven.org |
| Contact: | Doug Roe |
| Email: | idahaven@idconf.org |
| Phone: | 208-634-5922 |
| Fax: | (208) 634-7449 |
| Address: | P. O. Box 4330/2595 Eastside Rd. |
| City: | McCall |
| Zip: | 83638 |
Camp Pinewood
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| Desc: | Church Camp |
| WebSite: | http://www.camppinewood.org |
| Contact: | Mike Churchill |
| Email: | camppine@spro.net |
| Phone: | 208-634-5598 |
| Fax: | 208-634-1012 |
| Cell: | 208-634-3282 |
| Address: | PO Box 546/300 Mission |
| City: | McCall |
| Zip: | 83638 |
McCall Campground and RV Park
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| Desc: | Come to McCall Campground to experience the area's finest recreational opportunities & outdoor lifestyle! We are a family run campground & RV park offering 30 pull-thru RV sites & 30 tent sites, all of which are located 2 minutes from McCall & 3 minutes from Payette Lake. Include a convenience store, a children's play area, volley ball & horse shoe pits. The campground offers RV hookups, place to do your laundry, showers, dump station, pull-through sites,pets welcome!! |
| Owner: | Jason Ventress |
| WebSite: | http://www.mccallcampground-rvpark.com |
| Contact: | Jason Ventress |
| Email: | mccallcampgroundandrvpar@gmail.com |
| Phone: | 208-634-5165 |
| Fax: | |
| Address: | 190 Krahn Lane |
| City: | McCall |
| Zip: | 83638 |
Quaker Hill Camp & Conference Center
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| Desc: | Quaker Hill is a camp and conference center located on Payette Lake in McCall, ID - just 1/2 mile north of Shore Lodge. Situated on 53 acres, Quaker Hill is the ideal site to host your event. Most often guest group comments - "great food", "clean rooms" and "friendly staff". For sample menues, onsite activities or local area attractions check out our website. Occupancy: Summer 250+/- Winter 200+/- |
| Owner: | Jon Walker |
| WebSite: | http://quakerhillcamp.com |
| Contact: | Bev Chapman |
| Email: | quaker.hill@frontiernet.net |
| Phone: | 208-634-2083 |
| Fax: | 208-634-7384 |
| Cell: | |
| Address: | 1440 Warren Wagon Rd |
| City: | McCall |
| Zip: | 83638 |
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