Paddy Flat Guard Station
Payette National Forest — lakeside
Location: McCall, ID, ID
Price: From $100 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (6 reviews)
Season: May through October
The Paddy Flat Guard Station is located in the Payette National Forest of central Idaho. Guests enjoy the remote area for its hunting opportunities and abundance of hiking, biking, horseback riding and off-highway vehicle roads and trails. Abundant streams and numerous alpine lakes within travel distance offer fantastic fishing opportunities.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Showers, Electric Hookups, Firewood for Sale
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Remote Payette National Forest location ideal for hunting, hiking, biking, horseback riding, and fishing with access to streams and alpine lakes. Lush, green forest setting with intimate 2-site campground next to creek.
Wildlife alert: Dark-eyed Junco, Red-breasted Nuthatch, Dusky Grouse, Franklin's Grouse, Long-tailed Weasel, Western Terrestrial Garter Snake, Wandering Garter Snake
Insider tips for Paddy Flat Guard Station: Book early — federal campground with only 2 tent sites fills quickly Firewood available for sale on-site Located 9 miles south of McCall on Highway 55, then east on Forest Road #388
Skip Paddy Flat Guard Station if: You need RV or electric hookups — no hookups available. You require potable water nearby — not available per camper review. You prefer larger, less intimate campgrounds.
Best time to visit Paddy Flat Guard Station: May-October — Official operating season for this seasonal federal campground.
Nearby campgrounds: Kennally Creek (McCall, ID), Lake Fork (McCall, ID), Rainbow Point (CASCADE, ID), Poverty Flat (McCall, ID).
Cell Phone Coverage at Paddy Flat Guard Station
Cell signal at Paddy Flat Guard Station (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.
The Paddy Flat Guard Station is located in the Payette National Forest of central Idaho. Guests enjoy the remote area for its hunting opportunities and abundance of hiking, biking, horseback riding and off-highway vehicle roads and trails. Abundant streams and numerous alpine lakes within travel distance offer fantastic fishing opportunities.
Verified facts
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
federal campground with only 2 tent sites fills quickly
Firewood available for sale on-site
Located 9 miles south of McCall on Highway 55, then east on Forest Road #388
Official operating season for this seasonal federal campground
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
If you are approaching the cabin from the north (McCall), drive approximately 9 miles south on State Highway 55. Paddy Flat Road will be a left turn (east). This is Forest Road #388. Follow road #388 approximately 5 miles to Paddy Flat Summit. At the summit take Forest Road #389, which is a slight turn to the right. Follow Forest Road #389 approximately 3 miles to the Paddy Flat Guard Station. If you are driving from the south, Paddy Flat Road will be a right turn approximately 3 miles north of
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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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