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

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/paddy-flat-guard-station to be notified when sites open up.

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.

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McCall, ID, ID★ 4.3 (6 reviews)From $100/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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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
Max RV40 ft
HookupsNo hookups.
ADA sites1 sites
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsElectric Hookups
Recreation
Picnic TablesFirewood for Sale
Family & Pets
Showers

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 RV or electric hookups — no hookups available✕ You require potable water nearby — not available per camper review✕ You prefer larger, less intimate campgrounds

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Best: May-October

Official operating season for this seasonal federal campground

Things to do nearby

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Conditions today

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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: Dark-eyed Junco, Red-breasted Nuthatch, Dusky Grouse, Franklin's Grouse, Long-tailed Weasel, Western Terrestrial Garter Snake, Wandering Garter Snake

Location

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208-634-0400· Payette National Forest
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

Campground entrance

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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

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How much does Paddy Flat Guard Station cost per night?+
Paddy Flat Guard Station costs $100 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Paddy Flat Guard Station open?+
Paddy Flat Guard Station is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Paddy Flat Guard Station have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Paddy Flat Guard Station?+
Paddy Flat Guard Station can accommodate RVs up to 40 feet.
How do I make reservations at Paddy Flat Guard Station?+
Paddy Flat Guard Station 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 Paddy Flat Guard Station?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Paddy Flat Guard Station is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Paddy Flat Guard Station open, and what are check-in times?+
Paddy Flat Guard Station is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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●Data sources on this page
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recreation.gov · RIDB API
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
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$100 /night★ 4.3 (6)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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