Ponderosa State Park

This scenic 1500+ acre park sits at an elevation of just over 5000 feet, and it covers most of a 1000-acre peninsula on Payette Lake. The park offers a wide variety of year round land and water recreation, wildlife viewing, guided walks, picnicking, and seasonal evening campfire programs. There are both dirt and hard path multi-use trails, and a nature store and visitor center. Dogs of all sizes are allowed for no additional fee. Dogs must be well behaved, leashed, and cleaned up after at all times. Dogs are allowed throughout the park and on the trails. They are not allowed on the beaches or in the park at all in the winter. Campsites can be reserved from Thursday prior to Memorial Day through Labor Day, and are on a first come first served basis during off-season, weather permitting. Amenities include restrooms, showers, picnic tables, and a dump station. This RV park is closed during the off-season. The camping and tent areas also allow dogs. There is a dog walk area at the campground.