Last Chance
Payette National Forest — lakeside
Location: New Meadows, ID, ID
Price: From $10 per night
Price range: $10–$15 per night
Rating: 3 out of 5 (1 reviews)
Season: May through October
At Last Chance Campground, there are 20 single and three double sites situated along Goose Creek in a mature Ponderosa Pine and Douglas Fir forest. 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): 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, Electric Hookups
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/last-chance to be notified when sites open up.
Last Chance Campground offers 23 sites along Goose Creek in a mature Ponderosa Pine and Douglas Fir forest with a 4.6/5 Google review rating. Campers praise the well-maintained vault toilets, peaceful atmosphere, and access to nearby hiking trails including the less steep route to Goose Creek Falls.
Wildlife alert: Wapiti, American Red Squirrel, Columbian Ground Squirrel, Sage Thrasher, Evening Grosbeak, Red-winged Blackbird, Wilson's Phalarope, and Wandering Garter Snake documented in the area.
Insider tips for Last Chance: First-come, first-served only—arrive early to secure a site Half the sites are riverside; request one during arrival if the sound is appealing Use the Scan and Pay feature with Recreation.gov mobile app QR code once on-site
Skip Last Chance if: You need hookups—no hookups available at most sites; bring self-contained unit or tent camp only. You visit late September/early October—temperatures drop significantly and tent camping becomes cold. You prefer booking online in advance—this campground does not accept reservations.
Best time to visit Last Chance: Early to mid-September — Verified camper reported fewer occupied sites mid-week in early September with pleasant conditions. May through October — Official operating season.
Nearby campgrounds: Grouse Campground (MCCALL, ID), Evergreen Campground (COUNCIL, ID), Upper Payette Lake Campground (MCCALL, ID), Cold Springs Campground - Payette Nf (Id) (Council, ID).
Cell Phone Coverage at Last Chance
Cell signal at Last Chance (New Meadows, 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.
At Last Chance Campground, there are 20 single and three double sites situated along Goose Creek in a mature Ponderosa Pine and Douglas Fir forest. 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 entryFirst-come, first-served only
arrive early to secure a site
Half the sites are riverside; request one during arrival if the sound is appealing
Use the Scan and Pay feature with Recreation.gov mobile app QR code once on-site
Verified camper reported fewer occupied sites mid-week in early September with pleasant conditions
Official operating season
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
Travel north of McCall on Highway 55 for seven miles and then turn right onto road #453; a small sign on the right indicates Last Chance Campground before the turnoff. Travel north two more miles on dirt road #453 to the campground. Volunteer Camp Hosts are present from May to September. This campground tents to fill up quickly on weekends and holidays, so plan accordingly!
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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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