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What campers say

Ponderosa State Park offers extensive trails and easy lake access with striking views of Payette Lake and the surrounding mountains. The park supports a wide range of activities — hiking, biking, trail running, swimming, birdwatching, fishing, and winter snowshoeing — and has cabins as well as multiple campground loops. Sites are generally well maintained and spaced, supporting a peaceful atmosphere, and wildlife sightings are common; some swim spots are dog-friendly. Expect high demand during summer and holidays, so book early, and note that a few campsites provide limited privacy. Park staff and campground hosts are frequently helpful.

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📖 About This Campground

Ponderosa State Park in McCall Idaho offers three different campgrounds for RV and tent camping on Payette Lake: Northwest Passage, Peninsula Campground, and RV Group Campground (full hookup)

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Karin Bryant

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