The North Beach Unit located at the north end of Payette Lake where the Payette River flows into the lake. The area includes the largest public beach on Payette Lake along with a parking area and vault toilets. These are supplemented by a primitive campground, river access, and a shallow boat ramp. The park is named after the majestic ponderosa pine which can grow up to 150 feet tall in the park. Douglas, grand fir, lodgepole pine, and western larch also grow on the peninsula.
Wildlife is abundant at both the peninsula and North Beach units.
Lucky visitors may see osprey, red-tailed hawks, bald eagles, red fox, deer, muskrat, beaver, and bear. Written reservations can be made be starting January 1. Telephone reservations start after Memorial Day. Groups should reserve early. Occasionally, suppliers may change their rates or policies and therefore, all rates and policies are subject to change without notice until reservation is confirmed.