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Hazard Lake

Payette National Forest — lakeside

Location: New Meadows, ID, ID

Price: From $10 per night

Price range: $10–$15 per night

Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (3 reviews)

Season: May through October

Hazard Lake Campground is situated along the shore of Hazard Lake at an elevation of 7,050’, Hazard Lake Campground presents convenient lakeside access and abundant recreational opportunities. 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, Boat Launch

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

Hazard Lake offers convenient lakeside access at 7,050' elevation with abundant recreational opportunities. Campers consistently praise it as one of the prettiest places they've been, with nearby hiking trails to Big Hazard and Upper Hazard lakes.

Wildlife alert: Elk, Mule Deer, American Pika, Columbian Ground Squirrel, Dusky Grouse, Red-tailed Hawk, and White-crowned Sparrows present in the area.

Insider tips for Hazard Lake: First-come, first-served only — physically arrive early to claim a site Drive slowly on the dirt road approaching the campground; the trip is worth the effort Pay via QR code using Recreation.gov mobile app once on-site Three lakes in the area: only Hazard Lake has pull-up camping; Big Hazard and Upper Hazard require hiking

Skip Hazard Lake if: You need hookups — no hookups available. You want guaranteed reservations — first-come, first-served only. You're visiting November through April — seasonal closure. You have a low-clearance vehicle — unpaved approach road.

Best time to visit Hazard Lake: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only. Weekdays — Campground gets full on weekends; first-come, first-served basis requires early arrival.

Nearby campgrounds: Upper Payette Lake Campground (MCCALL, ID), Grouse Campground (MCCALL, ID), Burgdorf (Mccall, ID), Jeanette (McCall, ID).

Cell Phone Coverage at Hazard Lake

Cell signal at Hazard Lake (New Meadows, 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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    New Meadows, ID, ID★ 4.3 (3 reviews)From $10/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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    Hazard Lake Campground is situated along the shore of Hazard Lake at an elevation of 7,050’, Hazard Lake Campground presents convenient lakeside access and abundant recreational opportunities. 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 RingsBoat Launch
    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✕ You want guaranteed reservations — first-come, first-served only✕ You're visiting November through April — seasonal closure✕ You have a low-clearance vehicle — unpaved approach road

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    First-come, first-served only

    physically arrive early to claim a site

    Drive slowly on the dirt road approaching the campground; the trip is worth the effort

    Pay via QR code using Recreation.gov mobile app once on-site

    Three lakes in the area: only Hazard Lake has pull-up camping; Big Hazard and Upper Hazard require hiking

    Best: May-October

    Campground operates seasonally May through October only

    Best: Weekdays

    Campground gets full on weekends; first-come, first-served basis requires early arrival

    Things to do nearby

    RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

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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: Elk, Mule Deer, American Pika, Columbian Ground Squirrel, Dusky Grouse, Red-tailed Hawk, and White-crowned Sparrows present in the area.

    Location

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    N/A· Payette National Forest
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    Getting there →

    From McCall, travel five miles west on Highway 55. Turn right on Goose Lake Road/Forest Road #257. Follow the paved road to Brundage Mountain Resort where the road turns to gravel and continue approximately 18 miles to the campground.

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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

    RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
    How much does Hazard Lake cost per night?+
    Hazard Lake costs $10–$15 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
    What season is Hazard Lake open?+
    Hazard Lake is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Hazard Lake have hookups?+
    No hookups.
    What is the maximum RV length at Hazard Lake?+
    Hazard Lake is primarily a tent camping facility.
    How do I make reservations at Hazard Lake?+
    Hazard Lake 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 Hazard Lake?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Hazard Lake is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is Hazard Lake open, and what are check-in times?+
    Hazard Lake is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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    $10 /night★ 4.3 (3)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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    Nearby Campgrounds

    Upper Payette Lake Campground

    MCCALL, ID

    From $10/night

    Grouse Campground

    MCCALL, ID

    From $10/night

    Burgdorf

    Mccall, ID

    From $10/night

    Jeanette

    McCall, ID

    From $10/night

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