Last Chance
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.
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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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 23 |
| Host/management | 2 |
Amenities & rules
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
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. 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.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Forest | Payette National Forest |
| Booking | Sites are not reservable. |
| Fees | $10/night single site, $15/night double site |
Weather by month
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.
| Coordinates | 44.9884° N, 116.1900° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedGoose Rx
3 mi from the campground · 529 acres
- PrescribedMeadow Marsh Rx
7 mi from the campground · 70 acres
- PrescribedMill Creek Council Mtn Rx
13 mi from the campground · 1,817 acres
- PrescribedCold Rx
13 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.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 30.8 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Video
Video of Last Chance Camp, Cheyenne, WY from Regina M.
Trails nearby
- 0.2 miGoose Creek ↗6.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.4 miGoose Creek Falls1.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.6 miBrundage-Bear Basin ↗6.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.7 miDitch Witch1.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.7 miWesty1.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.7 miGrand Traverse1.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trailheads within three miles
- 1.4 miGoose Creek Falls Trailhead ↗Payette National Forest
- 3 miWest Face Trailhead ↗Payette National Forest
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
This campground sits inside Payette National Forest.
- inPayette National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,407,306 acres
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.
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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.
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!
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Last Chance?
No. Last Chance 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 Last Chance?
$10/night single site, $15/night double site
Source: Forest Service
What time is check-in at Last Chance?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Forest Service
Is Last Chance open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Last Chance have?
25 sites, including 23 standard sites without power.
Source: Forest Service
Are pets allowed at Last Chance?
Yes, pets are allowed at Last Chance. Leash rules apply.
Source: Forest Service
Can I have a campfire at Last Chance?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 4 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
What is there to do at Last Chance?
This campground boasts many opportunities for recreation. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What if Last Chance is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Grouse Campground (5.6 mi), Granite Lake Camping Area (9.4 mi, first-come), and Evergreen Campground (11.7 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby