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.

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McCall, ID, ID★ 4 (0 reviews)From $10/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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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. Bring self-contained unit or tent camp.
PetsAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesElectric Hookups
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 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

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Best: May-October

Official operating season per verified data

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
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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 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.

Location

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N/A· Payette National Forest
Getting there →

Travel approximately 30 miles north of McCall on paved Warren Wagon Road. Turn left on Forest Road #246 and travel 3 miles on gravel road to campground.

Campground entrance

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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 Jeanette cost per night?+
Jeanette costs $10 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Bring self-contained unit or tent camp.
What season is Jeanette open?+
Jeanette is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Jeanette have hookups?+
No hookups. Bring self-contained unit or tent camp.
What is the maximum RV length at Jeanette?+
Jeanette is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Jeanette?+
Jeanette 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 Jeanette?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Jeanette is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Jeanette open, and what are check-in times?+
Jeanette 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
pollen.googleapis.com
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
api.sunrise-sunset.org
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 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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