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Chinook

Payette National Forest — lakeside

Location: Warren, ID, ID

Price: From $10 per night

Price range: $10–$15 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (1 reviews)

Season: May through October

Forested campground situated along the Secesh River at an elevation of 5,650’. This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups

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

Forested campground along the Secesh River with 8 tent sites at 5,650' elevation. Campers praise the isolated, beautiful setting with plenty of space and excellent white noise from the river.

Wildlife alert: Great Gray Owl, Spruce Grouse, Mule Deer present in area

Insider tips for Chinook: First-come, first-served only — physically arrive to claim sites Download Recreation.gov mobile app for QR code Scan and Pay feature if available Prepare for 30+ minute drive on dirt road (Forest Road #378) — narrow road not suitable for RVs over 30 ft Pack long pants and long sleeves for mosquito protection

Skip Chinook if: You have an RV over 30 ft — road is narrow with no turn-outs. You need hookups — no hookups available, tent camping or self-contained units only. You need reservations — first-come, first-served basis only.

Best time to visit Chinook: May-October — Official operating season per verified data.

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

Cell Phone Coverage at Chinook

Cell signal at Chinook (Warren, 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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    Warren, ID, ID★ 4 (1 reviews)From $10/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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    Forested campground situated along the Secesh River at an elevation of 5,650’. This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site.

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    LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

    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
    CampfiresAllowed
    Max/site6 people

    Amenities

    RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
    Essentials
    Fire RingsElectric Hookups
    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 have an RV over 30 ft — road is narrow with no turn-outs✕ You need hookups — no hookups available, tent camping or self-contained units only✕ You need reservations — first-come, first-served basis only

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    First-come, first-served only

    physically arrive to claim sites

    Download Recreation.gov mobile app for QR code Scan and Pay feature if available

    Prepare for 30+ minute drive on dirt road (Forest Road #378)

    narrow road not suitable for RVs over 30 ft

    Pack long pants and long sleeves for mosquito protection

    Best: May-October

    Official operating season per verified data

    Things to do nearby

    RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

    Conditions today

    Live
    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: Great Gray Owl, Spruce Grouse, Mule Deer present in area

    Location

    Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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    N/A· Payette National Forest
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    Getting there →

    From McCall, follow the Warren Wagon Road (21) north for 36 miles. Turn right at the Chinook Campground sign and follow Forest Road #378 for one mile to the campground.

    Campground entrance

    Google Maps API

    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 Chinook cost per night?+
    Chinook costs $10–$15 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Bring self-contained unit or tent camp.
    What season is Chinook open?+
    Chinook is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Chinook have hookups?+
    No hookups. Bring self-contained unit or tent camp.
    What is the maximum RV length at Chinook?+
    Chinook is primarily a tent camping facility.
    How do I make reservations at Chinook?+
    Chinook 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 Chinook?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Chinook is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is Chinook open, and what are check-in times?+
    Chinook is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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    ●Data sources on this page
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    recreation.gov · RIDB API
    National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
    api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
    Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
    airquality.googleapis.com
    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
    maps.googleapis.com
    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 (1)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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    FAQ
    How much does Chinook cost per night?+
    What season is Chinook open?+
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    Nearby Campgrounds

    Burgdorf Guard Station

    Riggins, ID

    From $160/night

    Jeanette

    McCall, ID

    From $10/night

    Secesh Campground

    McCall, ID

    From $10/night

    Upper Payette Lake Campground

    MCCALL, ID

    From $10/night

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