Ponderosa State Park
Ponderosa State Park is a public recreation area and state park occupying a peninsula in Payette Lake on the northeast edge of McCall in Valley County, Idaho, United States. The park's 1,515 acres (613 ha) include a second unit, called North Beach, located six miles (9.7 km) north of McCall at the northern extremity of the lake. The park has hiking and biking trails, guided walks, evening programs, beaches, picnic areas, and opportunities for skiing, snowshoeing, and wildlife watching.[1]
| Ponderosa State Park | |
|---|---|
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape) | |
 Sunrise on the north shore of Payette Lake | |
  Location in Idaho  Location in the United States | |
| Location | Valley County, Idaho, United States |
| Nearest city | McCall |
| Coordinates | 44°55′40″N 116°04′56″W[1] |
| Area | 1,515 acres (6.13 km2)[1] |
| Elevation | 5,050 ft (1,540 m)[1] |
| Designation | Idaho state park |
| Established | 1973[2] |
| Administrator | Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation |
| Website | Ponderosa State Park |
References
- "Ponderosa State Park". Idaho Parks and Recreation. Retrieved May 28, 2012.
- "History: State Lands in Idaho". Idaho Museum of Natural History. Retrieved March 4, 2011.
External links
- Ponderosa State Park Idaho Parks and Recreation
- Ponderosa State Park Location Map Idaho Parks and Recreation
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