Last Chance
Campground · 23 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Payette National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 23
- Bookable sites
- up to 10
- People per site
- 4,648 ft
- Elevation
Overview
At Last Chance Campground, there are 20 single and three double sites situated along Goose Creek in a mature Ponderosa Pine and Douglas Fir forest.
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 campground boasts many opportunities for recreation. Goose Lake is a short distance away, which features a picnic area, restrooms, and fishing piers. There is excellent fishing in the reservoir, or try your luck in Goose Creek, next to the campground. Popular Goose Creek Trail #533 begins at the campground and leads to Goose Creek Falls and onto Brundage Reservoir. Hiking to Goose Creek Falls is a family-friendly hike that everyone is sure to enjoy. A special treat is to go huckleberry picking in late summer along the trail!
Facilities
This popular campground along Goose Creek features twenty single sites, three double sites, and one group area. Each site has a fire ring and a picnic table. All sites are available on a first come, first serve basis. There are vault toilets and drinking water through a hand pump and an artesian well. There are no hookups and no trash receptacles; please pack out your trash. A day use area has a horseshoe pit and picnic tables.
Natural Features
Last Chance Campground is situated among large ponderosa pine and Douglas fir trees, which offer a charming forested setting. The campground is situated along Goose Creek, at approximately 4,653 feet.
The facts
- 23 bookable sites
- 25 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Up to 10 people per site
- Loops: Last Chance, Scan and Pay
Site types
- 23 Standard Nonelectric
- 2 Management
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, shade.
25 campsites at Last Chance
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Last Chance | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 02 | Last Chance | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 03 | Last Chance | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 04 | Last Chance | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 05 | Last Chance | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 06 | Last Chance | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 07 | Last Chance | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 08 | Last Chance | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 09 | Last Chance | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 10 | Last Chance | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 11 | Last Chance | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 12 | Last Chance | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 13 | Last Chance | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 14 | Last Chance | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 15 | Last Chance | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 16 | Last Chance | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 17 | Last Chance | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 18 | Last Chance | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 19 | Last Chance | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 20 | Last Chance | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 21 | Last Chance | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 22 | Last Chance | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 23 | Last Chance | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| ScanPay 2 | Scan and Pay | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| Standard | Scan and Pay | Management | — | — | — | — |
Getting there
Travel north of McCall on Highway 55 for seven miles and then turn right onto road #453; a small sign on the right indicates Last Chance Campground before the turnoff. Travel north two more miles on dirt road #453 to the campground. Volunteer Camp Hosts are present from May to September. This campground tents to fill up quickly on weekends and holidays, so plan accordingly!
44.98844, -116.19002 · 44°59'18.4"N 116°11'24.1"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 4.8 | 3.6 | 4.2 | 3.5 | 3.1 | 2.4 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 2.4 | 4.1 | 5.5 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.6 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 Last Chance
- Can you reserve a site at Last Chance?
- Yes, Last Chance is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Last Chance have?
- 25 sites in total, of which 23 can be booked.
- Are pets allowed at Last Chance?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Last Chance.
- Are campfires allowed at Last Chance?
- Campfires are allowed at Last Chance. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Last Chance also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Last Chance's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- $10/night single site, $15/night double site
Camping near Last Chance
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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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