Sports Marina

Sports Marina offers boat access to Payette Lake, an 8.3 square-mile alpine lake located in the scenic McCall area of the Rocky Mountains. This is a developed ramp facility suitable for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats looking to explore the lake. The ramp is centrally located near McCall, making it a convenient launch point for day trips and recreational paddling on this popular summer destination.

As a fee-based facility managed to improve maintenance and alleviate congestion, users should be prepared to pay a launch fee. The ramp provides access to a relatively large, flat-water lake environment ideal for paddlers of various skill levels. Before launching, check current conditions and any capacity updates, as this is a popular location during peak summer months. Nearby camping is available at Last Chance Campground (located 7-9 miles north of McCall), which operates on a first-come, first-served basis and offers 23 sites along Goose Creek for those planning overnight trips.

Overview
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.

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code...

Overview
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.

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. 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. 
If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.
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! 
Facilities
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. All sites are available on a first come, first serve basis. 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.
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.

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