Secesh Campground

Federal campground in Payette National Forest

Location: McCall, ID, ID

Price: From $10 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

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. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables

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

Secesh Campground offers affordable camping at $10/night in McCall, ID with basic amenities including fire rings and picnic tables. This small 4-site federal campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis only.

Wildlife alert: Great Gray Owl, Clark's Nutcracker, Dusky Grouse, American Dipper, Bobcat, and Western Terrestrial Garter Snake documented in the area.

Insider tips for Secesh Campground: First-come, first-served only — arrive early to secure a site Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival for QR code payment option in remote area with limited connectivity Only 4 tent sites available — plan accordingly

Skip Secesh Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available. You prefer reservations — first-come, first-served only. You're visiting November through April — seasonal closure.

Best time to visit Secesh Campground: May-October — Campground seasonal operations period as verified.

Nearby campgrounds: Ponderosa (Yellow Pine, ID), Buckhorn Bar (McCall, ID), Chinook (Warren, ID), Camp Creek (McCall, ID).

Cell Phone Coverage at Secesh Campground

Cell signal at Secesh Campground (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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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. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

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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
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire Rings
Recreation
Picnic Tables

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 prefer reservations — first-come, first-served only✕ You're visiting November through April — seasonal closure

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

First-come, first-served only

arrive early to secure a site

Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival for QR code payment option in remote area with limited connectivity

Only 4 tent sites available

plan accordingly

Best: May-October

Campground seasonal operations period as verified

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
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: Great Gray Owl, Clark's Nutcracker, Dusky Grouse, American Dipper, Bobcat, and Western Terrestrial Garter Snake documented in the area.

Location

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N/A· Payette National Forest

Campground entrance

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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 Secesh Campground cost per night?+
Secesh Campground costs $10 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Secesh Campground open?+
Secesh Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Secesh Campground have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Secesh Campground?+
Secesh Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Secesh Campground?+
Secesh Campground 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 Secesh Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Secesh Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Secesh Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Secesh Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
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
api.inaturalist.org
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
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$10 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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