LAKE CREEK DISPERSED
Open for dispersed camping. Access via Warren Wagon Road and Forest Road #246 is seasonal and dependent on snow/road conditions. Stay limit is 14 days within any 30-day period.
Air Quality Alert issued August 7 at 11:56AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
AQAMSO WHAT: Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy. WHERE... Clearwater and Idaho Counties outside of reservation boundaries. WHEN: Extended until 3:00PM 8/10/2026 IMPACTS: Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is less likely to be affected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS: Air pollutants can cause breathing difficult for children, the elderly, as well as persons with respiratory problems. Those individuals who are sensitive to increased particulate matter or smoke are encouraged to avoid prolonged or strenuous outdoor activity during this advisory. Open burning is prohibited by air quality rule. It is also recommended that all other individuals limit prolonged or strenuous activity outdoors. ISSUED BY THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, AIR QUALITY GROUP. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT DEQ's Lewiston Regional Office at (208) 799- 4370
Weed Free Hay Order 04-2021-03
Prohibited by this order: Possessing, storing, or transporting non-pelletized hay, straw, or mulch in the Intermountain Region, unless it is certified as weed free by the state where the product originated.
Fireworks and Spark Arrestor Order 04-2021-01
Prohibited by this order: Possessing, discharging, or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device. 36 CFR §261.52(t)Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting device properly installed, maintained and in effective working order as described…
About
Lake Creek Dispersed Camping Area is a primitive camping destination in the Burgdorf area of Payette National Forest, situated along Forest Road #246. Unlike the nearby developed campgrounds at Burgdorf and Jeanette, Lake Creek offers dispersed camping with basic amenities including vault toilets, fire rings, and some picnic tables at various pull-offs along the forest road. The area attracts ATV enthusiasts and stock users, with trail access and proximity to the privately-owned Burgdorf Hot Springs. The Idaho Centennial Trail is also accessible from this area. Expect warm days and cool nights at this elevation. As with all dispersed camping in Payette National Forest, the stay limit is 14 days within any 30-day consecutive period. Campers should come prepared with their own water supply and plan to pack out all trash. The access road is gravel, and sites are best suited for smaller vehicles, though the dispersed nature means site sizes vary. The area is typically accessible when Warren Wagon Road and Forest Road #246 are clear of snow.
Directions
From McCall, travel approximately 31 miles north on paved Warren Wagon Road (Forest Road 21). Turn left onto gravel Forest Road #246 and continue about 2 miles. Dispersed sites are scattered along FR #246.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 634-0400 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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