USFS · Camping Area · Dispersed · Free
There are several dispersed campsites along the lakeshore located around Upper Payette Lake.
From the USFS.
Yes. Upper Payette Lake Dispersed is free to use. It is managed by the USFS. It is a dispersed area, so there are no hookups, no water and no trash service unless a report below says otherwise.
Upper Payette Lake Dispersed is at 45.1330, -116.0237. We do not hold written directions for this one, so navigate to the coordinates.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.