A 1,000-acre peninsula that juts into beautiful Payette Lake near McCall makes up the main unit of Ponderosa State Park. Osprey Point is the scenic overlook that offers a spectacular view of the lake. The new day use area at the Visitor Center has one of the largest sand beaches on the lake. The North Beach Unit of the park also has a huge sand beach, picnic area and campground. The topography of the park ranges from arid sagebrush flats to dense forests. Wildlife that can be viewed at the park includes Canada geese, osprey, bald eagles, wood ducks, mallards, songbirds, deer, moose, beaver, muskrats and even bear. When the snow melts and the temperatures rise the park comes alive with various wildflowers.

Ponderosa State Park Site Layout