Upper Lake Cg (FR 50546) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Upper Lake Cg (FR 50546) in ID

Payette NF, McCall Ranger District
5,565 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 0.6-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Valley County, ID.

Payette National Forest, McCall Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

All 0.6 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (0.6 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 5 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

The Upper Payette Lake shoreline is 0.1 mi off. Black Tip stands 2,668 ft above the site, 3.1 miles northwest. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, McCall, is 16 mi off.

September normals 39–68°F, 1.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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Fire restrictions

Set by Payette National Forest, McCall Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?