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Camp Creek

Payette National Forest — riverside

Location: McCall, ID, ID

Price: From $10 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

This small campground (4 sites) on the South Fork Road is a hub for the nearby network of trails. Explore these ruggedly beautiful mountains in almost any direction, or try your luck fishing in the South Fork of the Salmon River. 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, Drinking Water

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

Small 4-site campground on South Fork Road serving as a hub for nearby trail networks in ruggedly beautiful mountains with access to the South Fork of the Salmon River for fishing.

Wildlife alert: American Red Squirrel, Wandering Garter Snake (Thamnophis elegans vagrans)

Insider tips for Camp Creek: First-come, first-served only; physically arrive to claim a site Access via Forest Road 48 northeast from McCall (30 miles) then FR 674 south (9.5 miles), or from Warm Lake Road north of Cascade Pay for campsites on-site via QR code scanning through Recreation system

Skip Camp Creek if: You need hookups; no hookups available at sites. You require advance reservations; federal campground is first-come, first-served only. You visit outside May-October; campground operates seasonally.

Best time to visit Camp Creek: May-October — Official seasonal operations window.

Nearby campgrounds: Four Mile (McCall, ID), Buckhorn Bar (McCall, ID), Poverty Flat (McCall, ID), Ice Hole Campground (Cascade, ID).

Cell Phone Coverage at Camp Creek

Cell signal at Camp Creek (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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    This small campground (4 sites) on the South Fork Road is a hub for the nearby network of trails. Explore these ruggedly beautiful mountains in almost any direction, or try your luck fishing in the South Fork of the Salmon River. 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.
    PetsAllowed
    Max/site6 people

    Amenities

    RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
    Essentials
    Fire Rings
    Recreation
    Picnic Tables
    Family & Pets
    Drinking Water

    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:✕ You need hookups; no hookups available at sites✕ You require advance reservations; federal campground is first-come, first-served only✕ You visit outside May-October; campground operates seasonally

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    First-come, first-served only; physically arrive to claim a site

    Access via Forest Road 48 northeast from McCall (30 miles) then FR 674 south (9.5 miles), or from Warm Lake Road north of Cascade

    Pay for campsites on-site via QR code scanning through Recreation system

    Best: May-October

    Official seasonal operations window

    Things to do nearby

    RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

    Conditions today

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    at campground coordinates

    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: American Red Squirrel, Wandering Garter Snake (Thamnophis elegans vagrans)

    Location

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    N/A· Payette National Forest
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    Getting there →

    From McCall, go 30 miles northeast on Forest Road 48, then 9.5 miles south on FR 674; or access from Warm Lake Road just north of Cascade, then down the South Fork of the Salmon River road.

    Campground entrance

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    #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 Camp Creek cost per night?+
    Camp Creek costs $10 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
    What season is Camp Creek open?+
    Camp Creek is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Camp Creek have hookups?+
    No hookups.
    What is the maximum RV length at Camp Creek?+
    Camp Creek is primarily a tent camping facility.
    How do I make reservations at Camp Creek?+
    Camp Creek 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 Camp Creek?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Camp Creek is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is Camp Creek open, and what are check-in times?+
    Camp Creek is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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    $10 /night★ 4 (0)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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