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Poverty Flat

Payette National Forest — riverside

Location: McCall, ID, ID

Price: From $10 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

Located along side the South Fork Salmon River, this paved campground offers 10 campsites, including 4 walk in tent sites. 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, Drinking Water

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

Beautiful paved campground along the South Fork Salmon River with fire rings, picnic tables, and drinking water at an affordable $10/night rate. Google reviewers consistently praise its scenic setting nestled in trees, riverside location, and inexpensive pricing.

Wildlife alert: Mule deer, American red squirrels, dusky grouse, black-chinned hummingbirds, and mountain chickadees documented in the area

Insider tips for Poverty Flat: First-come, first-served basis only — arrive early to claim a site Can pay via QR code using Recreation.gov mobile app Scan and Pay feature if available Catch-and-release fishing only; bring your own fish to eat Check out local hot springs nearby

Skip Poverty Flat if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available. You require advance reservations — first-come, first-served only. You're visiting outside May-October — seasonal closure.

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

Nearby campgrounds: Four Mile (McCall, ID), Camp Creek (McCall, ID), Buckhorn Bar (McCall, ID), Kennally Creek (McCall, ID).

Cell Phone Coverage at Poverty Flat

Cell signal at Poverty Flat (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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    Located along side the South Fork Salmon River, this paved campground offers 10 campsites, including 4 walk in tent sites. 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 RV hookups — no hookups available✕ You require advance reservations — first-come, first-served only✕ You're visiting outside May-October — seasonal closure

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    First-come, first-served basis only

    arrive early to claim a site

    Can pay via QR code using Recreation.gov mobile app Scan and Pay feature if available

    Catch-and-release fishing only; bring your own fish to eat

    Check out local hot springs nearby

    Best: May-October

    Campground operates seasonally during these months only

    Things to do nearby

    RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

    Conditions today

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    at campground coordinates

    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: Mule deer, American red squirrels, dusky grouse, black-chinned hummingbirds, and mountain chickadees documented in the area

    Location

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    N/A· Payette National Forest
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    Getting there →

    From McCall, go 30 miles northeast on Forest Road 48 (Lick Creek Road), then 13 miles south on FR 674 (South Fork Road). The South Fork corridor is about 30 miles from Cascade along the Warm Lake Highway. Usually by July, Lick Creek Pass (Road #48) is snow-free, providing a faster access from McCall (35 miles) to the South Fork corridor. Please follow posted speed limits and drive carefully, the South Fork Road is a paved, narrow, one-lane road with two-way traffic and many blind corners.

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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.

    Frequently asked questions

    RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
    How much does Poverty Flat cost per night?+
    Poverty Flat costs $10 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
    What season is Poverty Flat open?+
    Poverty Flat is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Poverty Flat have hookups?+
    No hookups.
    What is the maximum RV length at Poverty Flat?+
    Poverty Flat is primarily a tent camping facility.
    How do I make reservations at Poverty Flat?+
    Poverty Flat 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 Poverty Flat?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Poverty Flat is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is Poverty Flat open, and what are check-in times?+
    Poverty Flat is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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    $10 /night★ 4 (0)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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