Lake Fork
Campground · 9 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Payette National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 9
- Bookable sites
- up to 8
- People per site
- 5,337 ft
- Elevation
Overview
This campground features nine sites along the North Fork of Lake Fork Creek. All sites are available on a first come, first serve basis.
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
This is a beautiful campground and a great base camp for adventure. From the campground, trails head east, branching north and south into pristine mountain areas: East Fork Lake Fork Creek Trail #104, Lake Fork First Bridge Trail #339, and Paddy Flat/Lake Fork Creek Trail #103. There are many points of interest and trailheads if you continue along Lick Creek Road. Nearby is Slick Rock-Climbing area, a stunning exposed granite wall. Popular hiking areas include, Box Lake, Snowslide Lake, and Duck Lake. Drive to Lick Creek Summit (6,879 ft.) for 360-degree views of the Salmon River Mountains.
Facilities
This campground features nine sites along the North Fork of Lake Fork Creek. Each site has a fire ring, charcoal grill, and a picnic table. All sites are available on a first come, first serve basis. There are two vault toilets and drinking water is centrally located. There are no hookups and no trash receptacles; please pack out your trash.
Natural Features
Forested campground near a creek at approximately 5,329 feet elevation.
The facts
- 9 bookable sites
- 11 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Up to 8 people per site
- Loops: Lake Fork, S&P, Scan and Pay
Site types
- 9 Standard Nonelectric
- 2 Management
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, shade.
11 campsites at Lake Fork
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Fork | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 2 | Lake Fork | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 3 | Lake Fork | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 4 | Lake Fork | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 5 | Lake Fork | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 6 | Lake Fork | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 7 | Lake Fork | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 8 | Lake Fork | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 9 | Lake Fork | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| Double | S&P | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| Standard | Scan and Pay | Management | — | — | — | — |
Getting there
Travel 9 miles east of McCall on Lick Creek Road. Use caution, the roads turns to gravel and is at times narrow and bumpy. Look for Lake Fork Campground sign and turn right into campground.
44.92316, -115.94628 · 44°55'23.4"N 115°56'46.6"W
Typical weather
Typically 81°F in Jul, down to 30°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 31 | 35 | 42 | 50 | 61 | 69 | 81 | 81 | 71 | 56 | 40 | 30 |
| Low °F | 14 | 15 | 21 | 28 | 36 | 42 | 47 | 45 | 38 | 29 | 21 | 14 |
| Precip in | 2.5 | 2.3 | 2.7 | 2.4 | 2.3 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 1.6 | 2.3 | 2.8 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8 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 Lake Fork
- Can you reserve a site at Lake Fork?
- Yes, Lake Fork is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Lake Fork have?
- 11 sites in total, of which 9 can be booked.
- Are pets allowed at Lake Fork?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Lake Fork.
- Are campfires allowed at Lake Fork?
- Campfires are allowed at Lake Fork. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Lake Fork also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Lake Fork's operator.
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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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