ID State Parks•McCall, ID•25h from Austin

Ponderosa State Park — McCall

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Accessibility baseline: Sites on this platform are reviewed for access with a standard 2WD pickup truck towing a 21-foot travel trailer unless otherwise noted below.

Fee

~$37/nt

Hookups

No hookups

Trailer

Accessible (2WD pickup + trailer)

Cell Signal

Fair

Water

On-site

Toilets

Yes

Best Season

Jun–Sep

Reservations

getoutside.idaho.gov (up to 9 months)

Max Length

45 ft

Highlights

▶ Peninsula campground in old-growth ponderosa pines on North Fork of Payette Lake — forest and water on three sides of camp
▶ Kayak and canoe launches steps from camp on a 5-mile alpine lake; excellent swimming
▶ McCall is a genuine mountain town (not a resort) — brewery, farmers market, and grocery 5 min from the park gate

Planning Notes

Max 45 ft. Standard sites have no hookups; full hookups available in other loops. Peninsula Campground books 2–3 months ahead for July/August weekends. From Austin: ~25 hrs — plan a 2-night drive with a stop in Boise.

Contact: (208) 634-2164

Always call ahead to confirm conditions, closures, and road accessibility.