Ponderosa State Park
| Ponderosa State Park | |
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Sunrise on the north shore of Payette Lake | |
Ponderosa State Park Location in Idaho Ponderosa State Park Location in the United States | |
| Location | Valley County, Idaho, United States |
| Nearest city | McCall, Idaho |
| Coordinates | 44°55′40″N 116°04′56″W / 44.92778°N 116.08222°W |
| Area | 1,515 acres (613 ha) |
| Elevation | 5,050 ft (1,540 m) |
| Established | 1973 |
| Administered by | Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation |
| Website | Official website |
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. It is also home to the University of Idaho Field Campus.