Lake Fork
Currently closed for the season. Water system was not yet functioning as of May 12, 2026. The campground typically opens late May or early June depending on conditions.
Air Quality Alert issued August 7 at 10:42AM MDT by NWS Boise ID
* WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. * WHERE...Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Valley, and Washington Counties. * WHEN...UNTIL 1 PM MDT MONDAY. * IMPACTS...Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is not likely to be affected.
Air Quality Alert issued August 7 at 10:17AM MDT by NWS Boise ID
* WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. * WHERE...Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Valley, and Washington Counties. * WHEN...UNTIL 1 PM MDT MONDAY. * IMPACTS...Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is not likely to be affected.
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.
About
Lake Fork Campground provides a scenic basecamp in the Payette National Forest, situated in a forested setting along the North Fork of Lake Fork Creek at approximately 5,329 feet elevation. The campground offers nine sites, all operated on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations. Each site features a picnic table, fire ring, and charcoal grill. Two vault toilets serve the campground, and potable drinking water is typically available from a centrally located hand pump during the operating season. From the campground, several trails branch into the surrounding mountain wilderness. East Fork Lake Fork Creek Trail #104, Lake Fork First Bridge Trail #339, and Paddy Flat/Lake Fork Creek Trail #103 all depart from the area. Popular hiking destinations include Box Lake, Snowslide Lake, and Duck Lake. The nearby Slick Rock climbing area offers exposed granite walls. Driving further along Lick Creek Road leads to Lick Creek Summit at 6,879 feet, providing 360-degree panoramic views of the Salmon River Mountains. This is a primitive campground with no hookups, showers, or dump station. Campers must pack out all trash. Dogs are welcome and should be kept on a leash. The road to the campground turns to gravel and can be narrow and bumpy in sections.
Directions
Travel 9 miles east of McCall on Lick Creek Road (Forest Road 48). The road turns to gravel and is at times narrow and bumpy. Look for the Lake Fork Campground sign and turn right into the campground.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| 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 | $10 - $15 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 634-0400 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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