Update: 9.27.23
The Aspen and Chokecherry Campground Loops will close October 2, 2023 for the season. Blackberry Loop has been closed for the season for utility upgrades. The RV Campground (Dogwood and Elderberry) will remain open as long as weather permits.
Summer Update:
The Activity Center bathrooms will be upgraded summer 2023. A portable toilet will be placed near the construction area to accommodate users.
Forest Management Update: Prescribed Burning to start September/October 2023
Burning will likely last for about three days and will be heavily monitored by park staff and SITPA. The park asks visitors to adhere to posted signage, avoid all burn areas, and to not attempt to put out fires.
Lakeview Deluxe Cabins
Ponderosa State Park has nine cabins nestled along the shore of Payette Lake. These cabins come with a full-size refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave, and dishwasher. The kitchens also include; cookware, bakeware, dinnerware, utensils, cups, coffee maker, toaster, and so much more. The bedrooms and bathrooms come stocked with blankets, sheets, and towels.
- Mule-Deer: Sleeps 4. It’s ADA accessible with a ramp leading to the door. It has an open floor plan. There is a queen size bed and a fold out sofa that is queen size as well. The bathroom has a full tub with a fold down bench.
- Moose: Sleeps 2. It’s ADA accessible with a ramp leading to the door. There is a pass-through bathroom complete with a roll in shower that leads to the main bedroom which has a queen size bed. Customers are permitted to bring an air mattress, to be placed in the loft, in order to accommodate sleeping capacity.
- Bear, Wolf, Fox: Sleeps 2. These all have the same floor plan with a queen size bed. Customers are permitted to bring an air mattress, to be placed in the loft, in order to accommodate sleeping capacity.
- Eagle, Owl, White-tail: Sleeps 6. These cabins are single level with two bedrooms. One bedroom has one queen size bed, and the other bedroom has one queen size bed and one full size bed.
- Elk: Sleeps 6. This cabin is the largest with vaulted ceilings. On the main level is a bedroom with a queen size bed and a queen size fold out sofa. The loft has partial privacy with a queen size bed tucked behind a wall and a queen size futon that is out in the open.
There is a 2-night minimum stay per reservation.
- $10.00 Reservation Fee (per cabin) plus tax
- $100.00 Cleaning/Damage Deposit (per reservation) *
For Peak Season stays May 1st -September 30th in Bear, Wolf, Fox, and Moose
- Idaho Resident $160.00 per night plus tax
- Non- Idaho Resident $175.00 per night plus tax
- Weekends and Holidays Idaho Resident $160
- Weekends and Holidays Non-Idaho Resident $175
For Peak Season stays May 1st -September 30th in Elk, Eagle, Owl, Mule Deer, and Whitetail
- Idaho Resident $181.00 per night plus tax
- Non- Idaho Resident $200.00 per night plus tax
- Weekends and Holidays Idaho Resident $181
- Weekends and Holidays Non-Idaho Resident $200
For Non-Peak Season stays October 1st – April 30th in Bear, Wolf, Fox, and Moose
- Idaho Resident $110.00 per night plus tax
- Non-Idaho Resident $125.00 per night plus tax
- Weekends and Holidays Idaho Resident $160
- Weekends and Holidays Non-Idaho Resident $181
For Non-Peak Season stays October 1st – April 30th in Elk, Eagle, Owl, Mule Deer, and Whitetail
- Idaho Resident $131.00 per night plus tax
- Non- Idaho Resident $150.00 per night plus tax
- Weekends and Holidays Idaho Resident $181
- Weekends and Holidays Non-Idaho Resident $200
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Current Conditions
Address: 1920 N Davis Ave
McCall, ID 83638
Phone: (208) 634-2164
Hours of Operation: Day-use locations within state parks are open from 7 am to 10 pm, per Idaho state code 26.01.20 (5). Day-use hours may change based on park manager discretion.
