U.S. Forest Service · Payette National Forest · Idaho

Kennally Creek

Kennally Creek Campground is situated in a serene setting among mature forest along the banks of Kennally Creek.

Closed for the seasonFirst-come, first-served13 sitesPets ok

Sites are first-come, first-served. Recreation.gov lists this campground for paying on site, and you may be able to pay with the Scan and Pay feature of its app.

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Photos courtesy of USFS · Recreation.gov
4fires
active
Meadow Marsh Rx (prescribed burn) · 14 mi away · 70 acres
3 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Standard, no hookups11
Host/management2
No reservations, so arrive before checkout on a weekday, usually 11 a.m. to noon, and take what is open. In season, weekends fill by Thursday. The first-come playbook

Amenities & rules

PetsAllowed

Each of 11 sites include a fire ring and picnic table. A stock loading ramp and hitching rails are available at the site. Potable water is typically available June - September.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusClosed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date.
ForestPayette National Forest
BookingSites are not reservable.
Fees$10/night

Payette National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Kennally Creek20°30°40°50°60°70°January: 2.46 inches of precipitationFebruary: 2.32 inches of precipitationMarch: 2.71 inches of precipitationApril: 2.43 inches of precipitationMay: 2.30 inches of precipitationJune: 2.03 inches of precipitationJuly: 0.58 inches of precipitationAugust: 0.54 inches of precipitationSeptember: 0.96 inches of precipitationOctober: 1.60 inches of precipitationNovember: 2.30 inches of precipitationDecember: 2.83 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 22.1°F averageFebruary: 24.9°F averageMarch: 31.5°F averageApril: 38.8°F averageMay: 48.5°F averageJune: 55.3°F averageJuly: 64.1°F averageAugust: 62.9°F averageSeptember: 54.2°F averageOctober: 42.5°F averageNovember: 30.9°F averageDecember: 22.0°F average0 in1 in2 in3 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Mccall AP, 13 miles from the campground at 5,013 feet, station USW00094182 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 23 inches a year.

Getting there

Travel 10 miles south of McCall on HWY 55 and turn left (east) on Paddy Flat Road. Follow Paddy Flat Road/Forest Road #388 for 19 miles to the campground.

Coordinates44.7817° N, 115.8752° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Meadow Marsh Rx

    14 mi from the campground · 70 acres

  • Prescribed
    Goose Rx

    19 mi from the campground · 529 acres

  • Prescribed
    Mill Creek Council Mtn Rx

    22 mi from the campground · 1,817 acres

  • Prescribed
    Cold Rx

    31 mi from the campground · 1,094 acres

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Explore

Video

A Photographic Tour of Kennally Creek Campground SE of McCall Idaho

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • under 0.1 mi
    North Fork Kennally Creek ↗
    12.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
  • 0.7 mi
    Needles Summit ↗
    5.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
  • 1.2 mi
    East Fork Kennally Creek
    3.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
  • 2.4 mi
    Green Mountain
    2.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
  • 3.1 mi
    Foolhen Way ↗
    5.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
  • 3.3 mi
    Needles Route ↗
    11 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Payette National Forest.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

Recreation

The North Fork Kennally Creek Trail #102, East Fork Kennally Creek Trail #099, and the Needles Summit Trail #101 depart immediately from the campground with additional trail access just a few miles down the road.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Kennally Creek?

No. Kennally Creek is first-come, first-served. Sites are not reservable. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.

Source: Forest Service

How much does it cost to camp at Kennally Creek?

$10/night

Source: Forest Service

What time is check-in at Kennally Creek?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Source: Forest Service

Is Kennally Creek open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Kennally Creek have?

13 sites, including 11 standard sites without power.

Source: Forest Service

Are pets allowed at Kennally Creek?

Yes, pets are allowed at Kennally Creek. Leash rules apply.

Source: Forest Service

What if Kennally Creek is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Poverty Flat (9 mi, first-come), Penny Springs Campground (10.1 mi, first-come), and Lake Fork (10.4 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby