Hazard Lake
Campground · 12 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Payette National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 12
- Bookable sites
- up to 10
- People per site
- 7,058 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Hazard Lake Campground is situated along the shore of Hazard Lake at an elevation of 7,050’, Hazard Lake Campground presents convenient lakeside access and abundant recreational opportunities.
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.
If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.
Recreation
The Upper Hazard Lake Trail #169 departs directly from Hazard Lake. The surrounding area presents plenty of additional trail access for multiuse enjoyment. Motorized use on the lake is limited by a “no wake” restriction and there is no boat ramp available so lightweight, portable watercraft are recommended.
Facilities
Each of 12 sites includes a fire ring and picnic table. Potable water is typically available July – September.
The facts
- 12 bookable sites
- 14 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Up to 10 people per site
- Loops: Hazard Lake, Scan and Pay
Site types
- 12 Standard Nonelectric
- 2 Management
Amenities
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, shade.
14 campsites at Hazard Lake
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Hazard Lake | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 02 | Hazard Lake | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 03 | Hazard Lake | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 04 | Hazard Lake | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 05 | Hazard Lake | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 06 | Hazard Lake | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 07 | Hazard Lake | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 08 | Hazard Lake | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 09 | Hazard Lake | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 10 | Hazard Lake | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 11 | Hazard Lake | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 12 | Hazard Lake | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| SP Double | Scan and Pay | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| SP Single | Scan and Pay | Management | — | — | — | — |
Getting there
From McCall, travel five miles west on Highway 55. Turn right on Goose Lake Road/Forest Road #257. Follow the paved road to Brundage Mountain Resort where the road turns to gravel and continue approximately 18 miles to the campground.
45.20116, -116.14429 · 45°12'4.2"N 116°8'39.4"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 5.5 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 3.2 | 2.6 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 3.0 | 5.2 | 6.5 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Hazard Lake
- Can you reserve a site at Hazard Lake?
- Yes, Hazard Lake is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Hazard Lake have?
- 14 sites in total, of which 12 can be booked.
- Are pets allowed at Hazard Lake?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Hazard Lake.
Also listed by
Hazard Lake also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Hazard Lake's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- $10/night single unit, $15/night double unit
Camping near Hazard Lake
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- Goose Lake Camping Area 8 mi · Campground
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Contact
- Phone N/A
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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