U.S. Forest Service · Payette National Forest · Mccall, ID

Grouse Campground

Grouse Campground is located just 16 miles from McCall, Idaho, on the shores of Goose Lake. Visitors enjoy canoeing, fishing and horseback riding.

Closed for the seasonReservable · Recreation.gov23 sitesNo hookupsPets okFires ok

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Campsite with graveled parking area in the foreground, and picnic tables surrounded by tall conifer trees in the backgroundTall conifer trees surround graveled parking area, with picnic table and fire ring in the background.Goose Lake adjacent to Grouse CampgroundSingle site with graveled parking, and picnic table surrounded by tall conifer trees.
Photos courtesy of FS · Recreation.gov
4fires
active
Goose Rx (prescribed burn) · 9 mi away · 529 acres
3 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Standard, no hookups21
Host/management2
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

21 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePeople / vehiclesFiresAccessible
001Back-in56GravelPartial10 / 2Yes
002Back-in54GravelPartial8 / 2Yes
003Back-in40GravelPartial8 / 2Yes
004Back-in40GravelPartial8 / 2Yes
005Back-in51GravelPartial10 / 2Yes
006Back-in37GravelPartial8 / 2Yes
007Back-in54GravelPartial8 / 2Yes
008Back-in43GravelPartial10 / 2Yes
009Back-in48GravelPartial10 / 2Yes
010Back-in49GravelPartial10 / 2Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
Tent padsYes
AccessibilitySite 012 is listed accessible

The campground offers several single and double-family sites, all of which are accessible. Most sites have scenic lake views. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided, and a horse-unloading ramp and hitching rail is provided in the campground near the boat ramp. Roads and parking spurs are gravel.

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
BookingCheck availability and make reservations up to six months in advance at: Recreation.gov.
Fees$10/night single unit, $15/night double unit

Payette National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Grouse Campground10°20°30°40°50°60°70°January: 2.85 inches of precipitationFebruary: 2.00 inches of precipitationMarch: 2.51 inches of precipitationApril: 2.01 inches of precipitationMay: 2.35 inches of precipitationJune: 2.08 inches of precipitationJuly: 0.70 inches of precipitationAugust: 0.56 inches of precipitationSeptember: 1.01 inches of precipitationOctober: 1.83 inches of precipitationNovember: 2.55 inches of precipitationDecember: 4.05 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 19.7°F averageFebruary: 24.1°F averageMarch: 33.0°F averageApril: 40.9°F averageMay: 48.6°F averageJune: 55.7°F averageJuly: 64.0°F averageAugust: 62.7°F averageSeptember: 53.8°F averageOctober: 42.0°F averageNovember: 30.6°F averageDecember: 21.7°F average0 in1 in2 in3 in4 in5 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at New Meadows RS, 9 miles from the campground at 3,862 feet, station USC00106388 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 25 inches a year.

Getting there

From McCall, Idaho, travel north on Highway 55 for 5 miles to Goose Lake Road/Brundage Mountain Resort Road/Forest Road 257. Turn right and travel up the winding two-lane paved road approximately 4 miles, where the roadway turns to a gravel surface. Travel another 6.5 miles to the Grouse Campground turnoff and continue to the campground.

Nearest townMccall, Idaho
Coordinates45.0681° N, 116.1669° W · Directions ↗

Good to know

  • 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.

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Goose Rx

    9 mi from the campground · 529 acres

  • Prescribed
    Meadow Marsh Rx

    10 mi from the campground · 70 acres

  • Prescribed
    Brush Rx

    11 mi from the campground · 150 acres

  • Prescribed
    Cold Rx

    15 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 stationDump station ↗31.7 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

Explore

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Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • under 0.1 mi
    Six Mile Creek ↗
    4.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 2.3 mi
    Twin Lakes (hard Butte)
    0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 2.5 mi
    Goose Creek ↗
    6.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 2.8 mi
    Granite Mountain ↗
    5.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 3.8 mi
    Goose Creek Falls
    1.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 3.8 mi
    Duck Lake
    0.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike

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 →

Natural features

Goose Lake is situated in the beautiful Salmon River Mountain range at an elevation of 6,500 feet. A forest of Engelmann spruce and lodgepole pines provides partial shade in the campground, which is a short, three-minute walk from the shoreline. Summer wildflowers are abundant.

Recreation

Goose Lake is a no-wake lake offering rainbow and brook trout fishing, canoeing and kayaking. Numerous hiking, horseback riding and dirt bike trails are in the vicinity, including Granite Mountain Lookout and Goose Creek Falls.

Nearby

Brundage Mountain Resort, located nearby, offers scenic chairlift rides and excellent lift-served mountain biking and hiking.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Grouse Campground?

Sites at Grouse Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Check availability and make reservations up to six months in advance at: Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Grouse Campground?

$10/night single unit, $15/night double unit

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Grouse Campground?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Grouse Campground open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Grouse Campground have?

23 sites, including 21 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I bring an RV to Grouse Campground?

Grouse Campground is listed for tents only.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Grouse Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Grouse Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Grouse Campground?

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

Are there accessible sites at Grouse Campground?

Site 012 is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is there cell service at Grouse Campground?

FCC coverage maps show AT&T 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Grouse Campground?

Goose Lake is a no-wake lake offering rainbow and brook trout fishing, canoeing and kayaking. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Grouse Campground?

Mccall, Idaho. Brundage Mountain Resort, located nearby, offers scenic chairlift rides and excellent lift-served mountain biking and hiking.

Source: Getting there