Burgdorf

Federal campground in Payette National Forest

Location: Mccall, ID, ID

Price: From $10 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

Forested campground adjacent to open meadows at an elevation of 6,250’. Three sites are situated among the trees, each outfitted with a picnic table and fire ring. This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Camp Host

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/burgdorf to be notified when sites open up.

Forested campground adjacent to open meadows at 6,250 feet elevation with three sites featuring picnic tables and fire rings. First-come, first-served access with potential QR code payment via Recreation.gov mobile app.

Wildlife alert: Great Gray Owl, Clark's Nutcracker, American Pika, Columbian Ground Squirrel, garter snakes present in area

Insider tips for Burgdorf: Arrive early as first-come, first-served only - no reservations Payment available via QR code scan on Recreation.gov mobile app once on-site Travel 30 miles north of McCall on Warren Wagon Road, then 2 miles on Forest Road #246

Skip Burgdorf if: Seeking hookups - no hookups available; bring self-contained unit or tent. Visiting outside May-October - seasonal operations only. Prefer guaranteed reservations - first-come, first-served basis only.

Best time to visit Burgdorf: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Nearby campgrounds: Burgdorf Guard Station (Riggins, ID), Jeanette (McCall, ID), Chinook (Warren, ID), Upper Payette Lake Campground (MCCALL, ID).

Cell Phone Coverage at Burgdorf

Cell signal at Burgdorf (Mccall, ID): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Mccall, ID, ID★ 4 (0 reviews)From $10/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Forested campground adjacent to open meadows at an elevation of 6,250’. Three sites are situated among the trees, each outfitted with a picnic table and fire ring. This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups. Bring self-contained unit or tent camp.
PetsAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesElectric Hookups
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsCamp Host

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ Seeking hookups - no hookups available; bring self-contained unit or tent✕ Visiting outside May-October - seasonal operations only✕ Prefer guaranteed reservations - first-come, first-served basis only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Arrive early as first-come, first-served only - no reservations

Payment available via QR code scan on Recreation.gov mobile app once on-site

Travel 30 miles north of McCall on Warren Wagon Road, then 2 miles on Forest Road #246

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during these months only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Great Gray Owl, Clark's Nutcracker, American Pika, Columbian Ground Squirrel, garter snakes present in area

Location

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N/A· Payette National Forest
Getting there →

Travel approximately 30 miles north of McCall on paved Warren Wagon Road. Turn left on Forest Road #246 and travel 2 miles on gravel road to campground.

Campground entrance

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Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Payette National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Payette National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Burgdorf cost per night?+
Burgdorf costs $10 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Bring self-contained unit or tent camp.
What season is Burgdorf open?+
Burgdorf is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Burgdorf have hookups?+
No hookups. Bring self-contained unit or tent camp.
What is the maximum RV length at Burgdorf?+
Burgdorf is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Burgdorf?+
Burgdorf is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Burgdorf?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Burgdorf is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Burgdorf open, and what are check-in times?+
Burgdorf is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$10 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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