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Kennally Creek

Federal campground in Payette National Forest

Location: McCall, ID, ID

Price: From $10 per night

Price range: $10–$15 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

Kennally Creek Campground is situated in a serene setting among mature forest along the banks of Kennally Creek. 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): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water

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

Kennally Creek offers a serene forest setting along the creek with beautiful hiking and fishing opportunities in the upper lakes area. Google reviewers praise the absolutely beautiful location and note it's worth the trip.

Wildlife alert: Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Mule Deer, Crater Chipmunk, Red-breasted Nuthatch, Franklin's Grouse, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, and Mountain Chickadee are present in the area.

Insider tips for Kennally Creek: First-come, first-served only — arrive early to secure a site. Payment available via QR code scan using Recreation.gov mobile app Scan and Pay feature once on-site. Access via Paddy Flat Road/Forest Road #388 — 19 miles from HWY 55.

Skip Kennally Creek if: You need hookups — no hookups available.. You require advance reservations — first-come, first-served only.. You plan to stay outside May-October — seasonal operations.. You're towing a large trailer — limited parking area not level or designed for campground trailers..

Best time to visit Kennally Creek: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..

Nearby campgrounds: Paddy Flat Guard Station (McCall, ID), Poverty Flat (McCall, ID), Lake Fork (McCall, ID), Four Mile (McCall, ID).

Cell Phone Coverage at Kennally Creek

Cell signal at Kennally Creek (McCall, ID): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.

  • 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.

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McCall, ID, ID★ 4 (0 reviews)From $10/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Kennally Creek Campground is situated in a serene setting among mature forest along the banks of Kennally Creek. 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
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 require advance reservations — first-come, first-served only.✕ You plan to stay outside May-October — seasonal operations.✕ You're towing a large trailer — limited parking area not level or designed for campground trailers.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

First-come, first-served only

arrive early to secure a site.

Payment available via QR code scan using Recreation.gov mobile app Scan and Pay feature once on-site.

Access via Paddy Flat Road/Forest Road #388

19 miles from HWY 55.

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

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 · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Mule Deer, Crater Chipmunk, Red-breasted Nuthatch, Franklin's Grouse, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, and Mountain Chickadee are present in the area.

Location

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N/A· Payette National Forest
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Getting there →

Travel 10 miles south of McCall on HWY 55 and turn left (east) on Paddy Flat Road. Follow Paddy Flat Road/Forest Road #388 for 19 miles to the campground.

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

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 Kennally Creek cost per night?+
Kennally Creek costs $10–$15 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Kennally Creek open?+
Kennally Creek is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Kennally Creek have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Kennally Creek?+
Kennally Creek is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Kennally Creek?+
Kennally Creek 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 Kennally Creek?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Kennally Creek is rated weak. Best carrier: AT&T. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Kennally Creek open, and what are check-in times?+
Kennally Creek is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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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
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$10 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Paddy Flat Guard Station

McCall, ID

From $100/night

Poverty Flat

McCall, ID

From $10/night

Lake Fork

McCall, ID

From $10/night

Four Mile

McCall, ID

From $10/night

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