Jeanette
Federal campground in Payette National Forest
Location: McCall, ID, ID
Price: From $10 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
Six shady sites among the trees offer relief from the summer heat. 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, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/jeanette to be notified when sites open up.
Six shady, large sites nestled among trees offer privacy and relief from summer heat. Walking distance to Bergdorf Hot Springs with first-come, first-served availability keeps the campground quiet.
Wildlife alert: American Pika, Columbian Ground Squirrel, Clark's Nutcracker, Cassin's Finch, Olive-sided Flycatcher, Common Grackle, Valley Garter Snake, and Common Garter Snake present in the area.
Insider tips for Jeanette: Arrive early—first-come, first-served only; no advance reservations Download Recreation.gov mobile app for on-site QR code payment option Plenty of foliage between sites provides natural privacy screening
Skip Jeanette if: You have an RV or need hookups—tent camping only with no hookups available. You need guaranteed site availability—only 6 sites total on first-come basis. You visit outside May-October—seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Jeanette: May-October — Official operating season per verified data.
Nearby campgrounds: Burgdorf (Mccall, ID), Chinook (Warren, ID), Upper Payette Lake Campground (MCCALL, ID), Hazard Lake (New Meadows, ID).
Cell Phone Coverage at Jeanette
Cell signal at Jeanette (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.
Six shady sites among the trees offer relief from the summer heat. 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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryArrive early
first-come, first-served only; no advance reservations
Download Recreation.gov mobile app for on-site QR code payment option
Plenty of foliage between sites provides natural privacy screening
Official operating season per verified data
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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.
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