Four Mile

Payette National Forest — riverside

Location: McCall, ID, ID

Price: From $10 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

Located along side the South Fork Salmon River, these 4 campsites offer access to an extensive trail system. 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, Vault Toilets

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

Four Mile offers 4 secluded tent sites along the South Fork Salmon River with access to an extensive trail system. Campers praise it as "single best place to camp on the S.Fork" with proximity to the river, creek, and hot springs in a forested setting.

Wildlife alert: American Red Squirrel, Mule Deer, Thamnophis elegans vagrans (Coast Garter Snake), and Wandering Garter Snake present within 8km

Insider tips for Four Mile: First-come, first-served only — arrive in person to claim a site; no advance reservations Payment available via Recreation.gov Scan and Pay feature using QR code at campground Low elevation in tree-covered area keeps campground cooler during summer months

Skip Four Mile if: You need hookups — no hookups available. You prefer to book in advance — first-come, first-served basis only. You visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only.

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

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

Cell Phone Coverage at Four Mile

Cell signal at Four Mile (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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Located along side the South Fork Salmon River, these 4 campsites offer access to an extensive trail system. 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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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
Vault Toilets

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✕ You prefer to book in advance — first-come, first-served basis only✕ You visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

First-come, first-served only

arrive in person to claim a site; no advance reservations

Payment available via Recreation.gov Scan and Pay feature using QR code at campground

Low elevation in tree-covered area keeps campground cooler during summer months

Best: May-October

Official operating season per verified data

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: American Red Squirrel, Mule Deer, Thamnophis elegans vagrans (Coast Garter Snake), and Wandering Garter Snake present within 8km

Location

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N/A· Payette National Forest
Getting there →

From McCall, go 30 miles northeast on Forest Road 48 (Lick Creek Road), then 11 miles south on FR 674 (South Fork Road). The South Fork corridor is about 30 miles from Cascade along the Warm Lake Highway. Usually by July, Lick Creek Pass (Road #48) is snow-free, providing a faster access from McCall (35 miles) to the South Fork corridor. Please follow posted speed limits and drive carefully, the South Fork Road is a paved, narrow, one-lane road with two-way traffic and many blind corners.

Campground entrance

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Community

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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

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How much does Four Mile cost per night?+
Four Mile costs $10 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Four Mile open?+
Four Mile is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Four Mile have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Four Mile?+
Four Mile is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Four Mile?+
Four Mile 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 Four Mile?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Four Mile is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Four Mile open, and what are check-in times?+
Four Mile 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
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
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
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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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