Grouse Campground
Payette National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: MCCALL, ID, ID
Price: From $10 per night
Price range: $10–$15 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (24 reviews)
Season: May through October
Grouse Campground is located just 16 miles from McCall, Idaho, on the shores of Goose Lake. Visitors enjoy canoeing, fishing and horseback riding. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Grouse Campground sits on the shores of Goose Lake with beautiful views and hiking trails, offering a quiet and secluded camping experience 16 miles from McCall, Idaho.
Wildlife alert: Expect to see mule deer, white-tailed deer, yellow-bellied marmots, golden-mantled ground squirrels, and American red squirrels. Bird species include Barrow's goldeneye, evening grosbeaks, spotted sandpipers, and western tanagers.
Insider tips for Grouse Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground Download the Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature for payment Watch for the quick right turn into the campground at night just past the creek and cattle bridge, as it's easy to miss
Skip Grouse Campground if: You need RV hookups — none are available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You prefer paved roads — the access road is 4 miles of winding two-lane pavement, and some campers report additional dirt/gravel washboard roads.
Best time to visit Grouse Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Last Chance (New Meadows, ID), Upper Payette Lake Campground (MCCALL, ID), Hazard Lake (New Meadows, ID), Lake Fork (McCall, ID).
Cell Phone Coverage at Grouse Campground
Cell signal at Grouse Campground (MCCALL, ID): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
Grouse Campground is located just 16 miles from McCall, Idaho, on the shores of Goose Lake. Visitors enjoy canoeing, fishing and horseback riding. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground
Download the Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature for payment
Watch for the quick right turn into the campground at night just past the creek and cattle bridge, as it's easy to miss
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From McCall, Idaho, travel north on Highway 55 for 5 miles to Goose Lake Road/Brundage Mountain Resort Road/Forest Road 257. Turn right and travel up the winding two-lane paved road approximately 4 miles, where the roadway turns to a gravel surface. Travel another 6.5 miles to the Grouse Campground turnoff and continue to the campground.
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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.
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