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Ponderosa State Park offers every kind of overnight experience imaginable with a variety of standard and serviced campsites, or cabins for small or large groups, amid a beyond-scenic mountain setting next to Payette Lake. There’s always more to explore! Learn more about all that Ponderosa State Park offers.
Beautiful Payette Lake surrounds the Peninsula Unit and is the shoreline of the North Beach Unit of the park, located in the heart of one of Idaho’s most popular year-round destinations. Hike and bike on your own or with a guide, listen to a park naturalist in the evening at the amphitheater or walk with them on one of the trails. Children can participate in the Junior Ranger Program in the summer months. Visitors can meander the North Fork of the Payette River in a canoe or kayak (rentals available), Nordic ski on groomed trails, snowshoe on designated trails, or simply sit on the front porch of a park cabin and enjoy the spectacular view.
Whether you enjoy cooking in a Dutch oven at a primitive camp site or an indoor stove in the comfort of a deluxe, lakeview cabin, Ponderosa State Park presents plentiful overnight experiences with a variety of standard and serviced campsites, or cabins.
From center of town: Go NE on Railroad Rd, and then follow signs.
Beautiful area we kayakerd the meanderers on Lake Payette. The park is pristine. Ate at Lardos loved it!
Definitely worth a stop if you are visiting McCall, one of the best views of the lake. Many trails around different environments if you are looking for a hike, or if you are just looking for the views you can drive straight to the overlook. Cool view of most the lake from the top of a basalt cliff formed by 15,000 year old lava flow.
Great Lake views. Nice looking beaches (we were here in October, no swimming!). Great hiking trails, we did 6+ miles each of two days. Bike trails looked great.
Ponderosa State Park is AWESOME! If you're in the area and you don't visit, you are missing out. There are so many places to hike/mountain bike/ paddle. There is something for everyone! The facilities are clean and the staff are wonderful which adds a nice touch to the experience. Highly highly recommend! And make sure you swing by the lookout.
