Campground List
CAMPGROUND NAME: Amanita
VISIT DATE: 09/08/2001
UPDATE DATE: 9/19/2020
STATE: Idaho
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Cascade
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Donnelly
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Donnelly, ID, at intersection of State Rt. 55 and W. Roseberry
Rd. (Rainbow Point campground sign), turn onto W. Roseberry Rd.
and go 1.5 miles to an intersection (Norwood Rd.). Turn left
onto Norwood Rd. and go 0.9 miles to another intersection
(Tamarack Falls Rd.). Turn right onto Tamarack Falls Rd. and go
1.6 miles to a "T" intersection (West Mtn Rd). Turn left onto
West Mtn Rd and go 0.8 miles to campground sign. Turn left at
sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 5,000 ft.
The campground is a single loop on the west shore of Lake Cascade
in a stand of pleasantly mixed conifers. Huckleberries are
abundant and delicious in pancakes. Most camp sites are not on
the shoreline but do have a view of the lake. The white sand
beach provides a delightful area for long walks and bird watching
opportunities, such as bald eagles, osprey and pelican. Firewood
is available for a fee.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 10
Total Sites: 10
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 10
No. Grilles on Sites: 10
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 45'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel and dirt. Most parking aprons are
the same size. An RV waste station is available near West
Mountain campground (state park), 2.1 miles south of campground
on West Mountain Rd. - no fee or potable water.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2
No. Threaded: 2
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Lake Cascade is 27,550 acres. It may be partially drawn down as
summer progresses. Boat ramp available at campground.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Tiger Musky, Smallmouth bass, Rainbow and Mackinaw trout,
Crappie, and Pike Minnow
CAMPGROUND NAME: Antelope
VISIT DATE: 09/07/2001
UPDATE DATE: 9/19/2020
STATE: Idaho
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Emmett
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Cascade
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Cascade, ID, take State Rt. 55 south 15 miles to Tripod Res.
sign (High Valley Rd./Forest Rt. 644). Turn right after sign
onto High Valley Rd. (gravel) and go 2 miles to a "Y" intersection
(Forest Rt. 626). Bear right onto Rt. 626 and go 1.7 miles to
another "Y" intersection. Bear left, staying on Rt. 626, and go
6.2 miles to another intersection (Forest Rt. 614). Turn right
onto Rt. 614 and go 4.3 miles to campground sign. Turn left at
sign into campground.
NOTE: All forest routes are gravel, winding, and single-lane with
turnouts.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 4,800 ft.
One of four campgrounds in the Sage Hen Reservoir Recreation
Area, this attractive campground has two sections - Antelope and
Antelope Loop. Antelope Loop (sites 22 through 29), in a stand
of Ponderosa pine, is a small, rustic loop actually located
outside the campground. The camp sites are very close together
and irregular in shape. The parking aprons are unlevel and
eroded. There is no water in this loop. It appears this loop
may be intended for overflow. The Antelope section is a single
loop on the west side of the Sage Hen Reservoir. The camp sites
are tucked into a lush wooded area filed with plants ranging from
Snowberry bushes to huge Ponderosa pines. A few camp sites have
a view of the reservoir. Although some camp sites are closely
spaced, in general the vegetation and wide spacing between sites
provide good privacy. The Sage Hen Reservoir dam was built by
the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in the 1930s. The
campground is pack it in, pack it out. Firewood is available for
a fee.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 15 through September 8 - weather dependent
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $16 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 1
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 27
Total Sites: 28
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 28
No. Grilles on Sites: 28
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 2
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 11' X 41'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved in Antelope and dirt in Antelope
Loop. See comments in the General Comments.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 3
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigots are hand pumps.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Sage Hen Reservoir is 270 acres with a 15mph speed limit. The
reservoir is used for irrigation and can become very low as the
summer progresses; check with the ranger ristrict office for status.
HIKING
Sage Hen Nature Trail (foot) - 0.5 miles
Unnamed trail connecting campground to dam (foot and wheelchair
friendly) - 0.5 miles
FISHING
Rainbow trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Bear Valley
VISIT DATE: 08/28/2001
UPDATE DATE: 9/19/2020
STATE: Idaho
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Lowman
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Stanley
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Stanley, ID, at the intersection of State Rts. 75 and 21, take
Rt. 21 west 21.4 miles to Bruce Meadows and Forest Rt. 579 sign.
Turn right at sign onto Rt. 579 (gravel) and go 12.4 miles to
campground sign. Turn right at sign into campground.
Alternate Route: From Lowman, ID, take State Rt. 21 east 36.8 miles
to Bruce Meadows and Forest Rt. 579 sign. Turn left at sign onto
Rt. 579 (gravel) and go 12.4 miles to campground sign. Turn right at
sign into campground.
NOTE: Expect washboard surface on Forest Rt. 579.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 6,600 ft.
This small campground, pack it in, pack it out, is located near
the River-willow lined Bear Valley Creek in a stand of Lodgepole
pines. Bear Valley Creek has a variety of endangered fish which
are strictly catch and release. This campground is a good base
camp for exploring Bear Valley which is considered a special
scenic place within the Boise National Forest.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open June 15 through September 30.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: No charge
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 1
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 9
Total Sites: 10
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 10
No. Grilles on Sites: 5
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 2
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 11' X 41'
Comments:
The parking aprons are grass and gravel.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING
Brook trout and some endangered species
CAMPGROUND NAME: Big Roaring River Lake
VISIT DATE: 09/18/2001
UPDATE DATE: 9/19/2020
STATE: Idaho
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Mountain Home
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Pine
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Pine, ID, at the intersection of N. Pine Featherville Rd.
(State Route 61) and Lester Creek Rd (State Route 128), take
Pine-Featherville Rd. north 9.7 miles to Trinity Lakes sign
(Trinity Creek Rd./Forest Rt. 172). Turn left after sign onto
Trinity Creek Rd. (gravel) and go 7.3 miles to another Trinity
Lakes sign at an intersection. Turn right, staying on Forest
Rt. 172, and go 6.9 miles to a "T" intersection (Forest Rt. 129).
Turn left onto Rt. 129 and go 3.3 miles to another intersection.
Bear right, staying on Rt. 129, and go 1.2 miles to campground sign.
Turn right after sign into campground.
NOTE: The routes to campground have some magnificent vistas, but
they are rough, rocky, eroded and single-lane with switchbacks in
places - not recommended for RVs low clearance vehicle.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,200 ft.
The campground, a.k.a. Big Roaring, wraps around the crystal
clear Big Roaring River Lake's eastern and southern shorelines.
The camp sites are nestled in among Lodgepole pine, Englemann
spruce and other conifers. This is a very pretty little
campground adjacent to a very pretty little lake. Most of the
camp sites have a view of the lake and privacy between them is
fair. The lake appears well suited for canoes. The campground
is pack it in, pack it out.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open July 15 through October 1
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 12
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 0
Total Sites: 12
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 12
No. Grilles on Sites: 12
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: Not applicable
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Big Roaring River Lake is 15 acres.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Rainbow trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Big Trinity
VISIT DATE: 09/18/2001
UPDATE DATE: 9/19/2020
STATE: Idaho
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Mountain Home
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Pine
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Pine, ID, at the intersection of N. Pine Featherville Rd.
(State Route 61) and Lester Creek Rd (State Route 128), take
Pine-Featherville Rd. north 9.7 miles to Trinity Lakes sign
(Trinity Creek Rd./Forest Rt. 172). Turn left after sign onto
Trinity Creek Rd. (gravel) and go 7.3 miles to another Trinity
Lakes sign at an intersection. Turn right, staying on Forest Rt.
172, and go 6.9 miles to a "T" intersection (Forest Rt. 129).
Turn left onto Rt. 129 and go 3.3 miles to another intersection.
Continue straight on an unmarked road and go 0.1 miles to campground.
NOTE: The routes to campground have some magnificent vistas, but
they are rough, rocky, eroded and single-lane with switchbacks in
places - not recommended for RVs and low clearance vehicles.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 7,900 ft.
The campground, pack it in, pack it out, wraps around Big Trinity
Lake among Englemann spruce and other conifers. The lake's
irregular shoreline and variety of vegetation makes it a
pleasant, canoeable lake. The camp sites are tucked into the
woods and most hug the shoreline. The campground features a
crystal clear lake, magnificent views and great solitude (for
many of the camp sites).
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open July 15 through October 1
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 17
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 0
Total Sites: 17
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 17
No. Grilles on Sites: 17
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: Not applicable
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 3
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigots are hand pumps.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Big Trinity Lake is 20 acres.
HIKING
Rainbow Basin #180 (foot) - 4 miles
FISHING
Rainbow trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Black Rock
VISIT DATE: 08/24/2001
UPDATE DATE: 9/19/2020
STATE: Idaho
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Idaho City
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Idaho City
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Idaho City, ID, take State Rt.21 north 1.7 miles to Granite
Creek sign (Forest Rt. 327). Turn right at sign onto Rt. 327
(dirt/sand) and go 6.8 miles to a "Y" intersection. Bear left,
staying on Rt. 327, and go 11.4 miles to campground sign. Turn
left at sign into campground.
NOTE: Expect washboard surface and rocks in places.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 4,300 ft.
A long drive and worth every mile of it, this attractive
campground is on the banks of the North Fork of Boise River. It
is a single loop in a stand of Ponderosa pine and with closely
spaced camp sites and no understory or middlestory, privacy is
poor. Although none of the camp sites have grilles, all have
large fire pits. This is a tranquil campground with sounds of
the river heard throughout. For an interesting day trip, the
campground is convenient to the well preserved, old mining town
of Idaho City.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 24 hrough September 25
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 11
Total Sites: 11
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 11
No. Grilles on Sites: 0
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 46'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt and sand. A waste station with
potable water is available in Idaho City. Take Montgomery St.
east 2 blocks to Commercial; turn left on Commercial and go one
block - dump station is across from ice rink. No charge.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING
Rainbow trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Bonneville
VISIT DATE: 08/28/2001
UPDATE DATE: 9/19/2020
STATE: Idaho
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Lowman
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Lowman
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Lowman, ID, take State Rt. 21 east 18. 8 miles to campground
sign. Turn left at sign onto dirt and gravel road and go 0.5
miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 5,060 ft.
The campground, located on a bluff above the South Fork of
Payette River, is comprised of two loops among mature Ponderosa
pine and Douglas fir. There is little understory and space
between camp sites is fair providing minimal privacy. The river
can be heard throughout the campground. Disregard sign at
entrance to campground directing RVrs and tenters to one loop or
the other. A nice day trip is Lowman Nature Ponds about 6 miles
west of campground - great fishing opportunities for children.
A special feature of the campground is the hot springs located on
the South Fork of Payette River about 0.2 miles from the north
end of campground (up river). Different sized man-made pools are
provided for the camper's enjoyment. Also available is an old
wooden shack with a bathtub in it, continuous hot running water
and benches - a hot-tub, sauna. For those not familiar with hot
water springs, temperature can reach 180 degrees.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 23 through September 5
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day - single
$30 per day - double
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 4
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 18
Total Sites: 22
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 22
No. Grilles on Sites: 22
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 5
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 45'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. An RV waste station with potable
water is available for a fee at Elk Run RV campground (private)
at mile marker 84.6 on State Rt. 21. The campground is open
Memorial Day through Labor Day. It requires proof of using non-
formaldehyde treatment for black water tank.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigots are hand pumps.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Hot Springs Trail (foot) - 0.2 miles.
FISHING
Redband and Rainbow trout and Whitefish
CAMPGROUND NAME: Bull Trout Lake
VISIT DATE: 08/12/2001
UPDATE DATE: 9/19/2020
STATE: Idaho
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Lowman
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Stanley
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Stanley, ID, at the intersection of State Rts. 75 and 21, take
Rt. 21 west 24.4 miles to Bull Trout Lake sign. Turn right at
sign onto a dirt road and go 1.9 miles to campground.
Alternate Route: From Lowman, ID, take State Rt. 21 east 33.9 miles
to Bull Trout Lake sign. Turn left at sign onto a dirt road and go 1.9
miles to campground.
NOTE: Last 1.9 miles are single-lane with turnouts.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 6,900 ft.
The campground is composed of four unnamed sections - a horse
camp section, two single-family sections, and a group section
(not included in count). One single-family section is reached by
continuing straight at the campground's entrance. This single-
lane road splits, one side wrapping around the west side of Bull
Trout Lake (no Bull trout) with the other stretching along the
north shore of the lake. The sites on the north shore (1-8) are
recommended for tents and small RVs. These camp sites are tucked
into a pleasant mixture of shady Douglas firs, Lodgepole pines,
and other conifers on the shore of the lake. The sites on the
west shore of the lake (9-15) are also nestled in the cool shade
of firs, pines, and other conifers and are recommended for tents
only.
To enter the second single-family camping section, turn right at
the campground's entrance. This section (16-32) is the newest
part of the campground and touches the smaller Martin Lake.
Lodgepole pines dominate this single loop and although none of
the camp sites are adjacent to Martin Lake, some have a view of
the lake.
The horse camp section is 0.2 miles before the fee booth on the
left side of the road next to Kirkham Ridge trail head parking
area. It has four camp sites (33-36) each with a corral and
spacious parking aprons, which must be reserved. Lodgepole
pines dominate this section. Privacy varies from fair to very
good throughout the campground.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open June 29 through September 5
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day - single
$30 per day - double
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 7
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 29
Total Sites: 36
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 36
No. Grilles on Sites: 36
Equestrian Camping: Yes
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 17' X 53'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel in the newest and horse sections
and dirt and irregular in the other sections.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigots are hand pumps.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Martin Lake - 1.5 acres
Bull Trout Lake - 2 acres
A very primitive boat ramp is located on the west side of Bull
Trout Lake.
HIKING
Warm Spring (foot) - 11 miles
Kirkham Ridge (foot, mountain bike, horse, & dirt bike) - 16
miles
FISHING
Brook and Rainbow trout.
A wheelchair friendly fishing pier is available.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Cozy Cove
VISIT DATE: 7/4/2011
UPDATE DATE: 9/19/2020
STATE: Idaho
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Lowman
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Garden Valley
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Lowman, ID, at intersection of Banks Lowman Rd. and State Rt. 21,
take Rt. 21 north 36 miles to Bear Valley Rd./Forest Rt. 579. Turn
left onto Bear Valley Rd. and go 27 miles to Forest Rt. 555. Turn
left onto Rt. 555 (toward Deadwood Reservoir) and go 11.5 miles to
an intersection. Turn right into campground.
NOTE: (1) Forest Rts. 579 and 555 are two-lane, dirt roads.
(2) There are shorter routes, but this route is the safest especially
for RVs.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 5,300 feet.
NOTE: The campground came on line after the authors' visit. All
information is provided by the Lowman Ranger District office.
This pack it in, pack it out campground is on the south end of
Deadwood Reservoir. Well known for its scenic location, the view
of Wild Buck Peak from the campground is outstanding. The
campsites stretch along two spurs and are nestled in a dense
stand of Ponderosa, fir, and Lodgepole trees. The first spur,
after entering the campground, has a turn-around. The other spur
dead ends and is not recommended for RVs. Known for its water
sports, views and fishing, the campground is becoming popular
with ATV enthusiasts.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open June 29 through September 30 - weather dependent.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $12 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 16
Total Sites: 16
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 16
No. Grilles on Sites: 16
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 3
Waste Station: No
Potable Water at Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 56'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Deadwood Reservoir is 3,000 acres. Because the authors' did not
visit the campground, the feasibility of sailing is unknown.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Kokanee, Chinook and Altantic salmon
CAMPGROUND NAME: Dog Creek
VISIT DATE: 09/18/2001
UPDATE DATE: 9/19/2020
STATE: Idaho
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Mountain Home
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Pine
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Pine, ID, at the intersection of N. Pine-Featherville Rd. (State
Route 61) and Lester Creek Rd (State Route 128), take North
Pine-Featherville Rd. north 3.8 miles to campground sign. Turn
left after sign and go 0.1 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 4,600 ft.
The campground meanders through a grove of mature Ponderosa pine
beside Dog Creek. The camp sites are well spaced but the lack of
both understory and middlestory, provides only fair privacy.
Visit Pine for a cook's night out.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 15 through October 1
NOTE: 2019 - Campground close indefinitely due to fire damage;
contact ranger district office for status.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $8 per day - single
$12 per day - double
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 12
Total Sites: 12
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 12
No. Grilles on Sites: 12
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 45'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 3
No. Threaded: 3
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING - No
Comments:
Fishing is available at the nearby South Fork of Boise River.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Elks Flat
VISIT DATE: 08/20/2001
UPDATE DATE: 9/19/2020
STATE: Idaho
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Mountain Home
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Pine
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Pine, ID, at the intersection of N. Pine-Featherville Rd.
(State Route 61) and Lester Creek Rd (State Route 128), take
North Pine-Featherville Rd. north 4.3 miles to campground sign.
Turn right at sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 4,800 ft.
NOTE: Formerly known as Elk Creek campground.
The campground is composed of two unnamed sections. Camp sites 1
through 13 (not counted) are for group camping only. Camp sites
14 through 35 are for single family camping, some of which
overlook South Fork of Boise River. Mature cottonwoods and young
Ponderosa pines provide shade to some camp sites. Several
parking aprons are overgrown with weeds. There are lantern poles
and pedestal grilles on all camp sites. Visit Pine for a cook's
night out.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: Yes
Seasonal Comment:
Full services provided only from May 15 through September 30
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day - single
$20 per day - double
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 22
Total Sites: 22
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 22
No. Grilles on Sites: 22
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 18' X 60'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. There is little variance in
parking apron size and the campground accommodates any size RV.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: Yes
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump. The public phone is located
just outside east end of campground.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING
Rainbow trout and Kokanee salmon
CAMPGROUND NAME: French Creek
VISIT DATE: 09/08/2001
UPDATE DATE: 9/19/2020
STATE: Idaho
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Cascade
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Cascade
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Cascade, ID, at the intersection of Main St. (State Rt. 55)
and Old State Highway (at Cascade Lake sign), take Old State
Highway west 0.4 miles to a "T" intersection (Lakeshore Dr.).
Turn left onto Lakeshore Dr. and go 3.5 miles to an intersection
(West Mtn Rd). Turn right onto West Mtn Rd and go 5.6 miles to
campground sign. Turn left into campground for upper section or
right for lakeside section.
NOTE: West Mtn Rd becomes gravel after 3.8 miles.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 5,000 ft.
The campground has two unnamed sections. One is the lakeside
section which stretches along the shores of the seasonal French
Creek and Lake Cascade where the boat ramp is located. Most of
these sites (site 12 in particular) enjoy a view of the lake and
bird watching opportunities, i.e., Pelican and Bald eagles. The
other is the upper section which meanders up a mountainside
through a dense stand of mixed conifers. Site 21 is located high
up in this section where there is a challenging turn-around.
While a few campsites in the Upper section have a view of the
lake most don't and they are secluded and private - most are
terraced with steps leading from one level to the other.
Thimbleberry and Huckleberry plants are prolific in the upper
section. Firewood is available for a fee.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 20
Total Sites: 20
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 20
No. Grilles on Sites: 20
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 45'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 5
No. Threaded: 5
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Lake Cascade is 27,550 acres. It may be partially drawn down as
summer progresses.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Tiger Musky, Smallmouth bass, Rainbow and Mackinaw trout,
Crappie, and Pike Minnow
CAMPGROUND NAME: Grayback Gulch
VISIT DATE: 08/24/2001
UPDATE DATE: 9/19/2020
STATE: Idaho
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Idaho City
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Idaho City
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Idaho City, ID, take State Rt. 21 south 1.7 miles to a
"camping" sign. Turn left at sign and go 0.2 miles to
campground.
NOTE: Last 0.2 miles is a steep, winding, paved roadway.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 4,200 ft.
The campground is a single loop that winds through a stand of
Ponderosa pine above Morris Creek. With closely spaced camp
sites and no understory or middlestory, privacy is poor.
Although none of the camp sites have grilles, all have large fire
pits. For an interesting day trip, the campground is convenient
to the well preserved, old mining town of Idaho City.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 18 through Setpember 25
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day - single
$20 per day - double
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 18
Total Sites: 18
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 18
No. Grilles on Sites: 0
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 40'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved. A waste station with potable water
is available in Idaho City. Take Montgomery St. east 2 blocks to
Commercial; turn left on Commercial and go one block - dump
station is across from ice rink. No charge.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigots are hand pumps.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Grayback Loop Trail (foot) - 1 mile
FISHING - No
Comments:
Convenient to Rainbow trout in Morris Creek.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Helende
VISIT DATE: 08/28/2001
UPDATE DATE: 39/19/2020
STATE: Idaho
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Lowman
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Lowman
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Lowman, ID, take State Rt. 21 east 8.7 miles to campground
sign. Turn right at sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 4,620 ft.
The campground, located between State Rt. 21 and South Fork of
Payette River, is composed of a single loop among Ponderosa pine.
It is an excellent overnight stop with widely spaced camp sites,
providing excellent privacy. The understory is comprised of
Antelope Bitterbush and some grass. None of the camping sites
overlook the river. Lowman Nature Ponds, 0.4 miles from
campground, is a nice day trip and provides great fishing
opportunities for children. The host could be occupying one of
the camp sites.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 23 through September 3
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 10
Total Sites: 10
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 10
No. Grilles on Sites: 10
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 40'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved. An RV waste station, with potable
water, is located at Elk Run RV campground (private) at mile
marker 84.6 on State Rt. 21 - $4 fee. The campground is open
Memorial Day through Labor Day. It requires proof of using non-
formaldehyde treatment for black water tank.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING
Redband Rainbow trout and Whitefish
CAMPGROUND NAME: Howers
VISIT DATE: 7/4/2011
UPDATE DATE: 9/19/2020
STATE: Idaho
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Lowman
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Lowman
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Lowman, ID, at intersection of Banks Lowman Rd. and State Rt. 21,
take Rt. 21 north 36 miles to Bear Valley Rd./Forest Rt. 579. Turn
left onto Bear Valley Rd. and go 27 miles to Forest Rt. 555. Turn
left onto Rt. 555 (to Deadwood Reservoir) and go 8.3 miles to
campground on right.
NOTE: (1) Forest Rts. 579 and 555 are two-lane, dirt roads.
(2) There are shorter routes, but this route is the safest especially
for RVs.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 5,300 ft.
NOTE: The campground came on line after the authors' visit. All
the information is provided by the Lowman Ranger District office.
This pack it in, pack it out campground, located on the east side
of Deadwood Reservoir, offers a pleasantly serene camping
experience. Ponderosa, fir, and Lodgepole trees provide ample
shade. A series of little loops off a larger loop stretching
along Deadwood Reservoir, provide the campsites with good
privacy.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open June 29 through September 5 - weather dependent
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $12 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 10
Total Sites: 10
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 10
No. Grilles on Sites: 10
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 2
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 32'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
The boat ramp is located at Cozy Cove campground. Deadwood
Reservoir is 3,000 acres. Because the authors' did not visit the
campground, the feasibility of sailing is unknown.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Kokanee, Chinook, and Altantic salmon
CAMPGROUND NAME: Kirkham
VISIT DATE: 08/27/2001
UPDATE DATE: 9/19/2020
STATE: Idaho
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Lowman
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Lowman
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Lowman, ID, take State Rt. 21 east 4.2 miles to campground
sign. Turn right into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 4,300 ft.
The campground is a single small loop with a spur above the South
Fork of Payette River; none of the camp sites overlook the river.
The spur ends at the access trail to the hot springs, below. The
camp sites on the loop are close together and offer no privacy.
A couple camp sites have ramadas, but in general, this is a very
open and sunny campground. The primary feature of the campground
is the numerous hot springs flowing from the hillsides. Some of
these hot springs cascade over rock cliffs into the river.
Evidence of the power and fury of the Lowman 1989 fire can be
seen all around the campground. The nearby Haven Cafe‚ offers a
cook's night out. The Lowman Nature Ponds, 8.5 miles east of the
campground on State Rt. 21, is a nice day trip and provides great
fishing opportunities for children.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 24 through September 5
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day - single
$30 per day - double
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 1
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 14
Total Sites: 15
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: No
No. Tables on Sites: 15
No. Grilles on Sites: 15
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 3
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 18' X 45'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved. The pull-throughs are parallel
parking slots. An RV waste station with potable water is
available for a fee at Elk Run RV Campground at mile marker
84.6 on State Rt. 21. This private campground is open Memorial
Day weekend through Labor Day and requires "proof" that a
non-formaldehyde treatment is used in blackwater tank.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 1
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Interpretive trail (foot) - 0.2 miles
FISHING
Redband Rainbow trout and Whitefish
CAMPGROUND NAME: Mountain View
VISIT DATE: 08/28/2001
UPDATE DATE: 9/19/2020
STATE: Idaho
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Lowman
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Lowman
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Lowman, ID, take State Rt. 21 east 0.4 miles to campground
sign. Turn right at sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 4,300 ft.
The campground winds it way along the north shore of the South
Fork of the Payette River first through scattered, mature
Ponderosa pine and ending in a dense middlestory and understory
of deciduous vegetation. Although just off State Rt. 21, traffic
noise is not distracting through most of the campground. Wild
roses are abundant and privacy between camp sites is good only at
end of campground. Lowman Nature Ponds, 12.3 miles from
campground, is a nice day trip and provides great fishing
opportunities for children. This is a good overnight campground
or longer, especially for fishing.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 24 through September 4
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 1
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 12
Total Sites: 13
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 13
No. Grilles on Sites: 13
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 45'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved. An RV waste station, with potable
water, is located at Elk Run RV campground (private) at mile
marker 84.6 on State Rt. 21 - $4 fee. The campground is open
Memorial Day through Labor Day. It requires proof of using non-
formaldehyde treatment for black water tank.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigots are hand pumps.
WATER SPORTS - None
Comments:
Wading possible in man-made pools scattered along the South Fork
of Payette River.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Redband Rainbow trout and Whitefish
CAMPGROUND NAME: Park Creek
VISIT DATE: 08/27/2001
UPDATE DATE: 9/19/2020
STATE: Idaho
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Lowman
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Lowman
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Lowman, ID, at the intersection of State Rt. 21 and Forest Rt.
582 (Bear Valley Rd.), take Rt. 582 (dirt) north 3.7 miles to
campground sign. Turn right at sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 4,600 ft.
The campground is a large single loop and small spur in a dense
stand of mixed conifers. Douglas fir provide a lacy shade to
most camp sites while Ponderosa pine sweeten the afternoon air.
This is a quiet campground on the way to the scenic Bear Valley.
Widely spaced camp sites and good understory and middlestory
provide good privacy between camp sites.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open July 1 through September 3
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $12 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 11
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 15
Total Sites: 26
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 26
No. Grilles on Sites: 26
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 4
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 35'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt; some are irregular and uneven. The
pull-throughs are very long. The interior road is rough and
eroded.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Pine Flats
VISIT DATE: 08/27/2001
UPDATE DATE: 9/19/2020
STATE: Idaho
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Lowman
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Lowman
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Lowman, ID, at the intersection of State Rt. 21 and Banks-
Lowman Rd (State Rt. 17 - not signed), turn onto Banks-Lowman Rd
and go 5.2 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign and go
0.2 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 4,000 ft.
The campground is a large single loop stretching through a stand
of large, mature Ponderosa pine on a bluff well above the South
Fork of Payette River. Although there is no understory or
middlestory, most camp sites are well spaced and provide fair
privacy. While at the campground, take a towel and hike down to
the hot springs west of the campground on the shore of the river.
The hot springs are not only great to soak in but also to
photograph. The campground is a good transient, overnight stop
but because of its tranquil setting, hot springs and wildlife
viewing (bald eagles in particular), it's great for more than one
night too.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 23 through September 30
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day - single
$30 per day - double
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 6
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 18
Total Sites: 24
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 24
No. Grilles on Sites: 24
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 2
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 11.5' X 50'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 3
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigots are hand pumps.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Hot Springs Trail (foot) - 0.25 miles
leads to the hot springs
FISHING
Rainbow and Brook trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Power Plant
VISIT DATE: 08/25/2001
UPDATE DATE: 9/19/2020
STATE: Idaho
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Idaho City
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Lowman
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Lowman, ID, take State Rt. 21 south 15.5 miles to Crooked
River and Edna Creek campground signs (Forest Rt. 384). Turn
left onto Rt. 384 and go 6.2 miles to a "Y" intersection. Bear
right, staying on Rt. 384, and go 7.6 miles to an intersection
(Forest Rt. 327). Turn left onto Rt. 327, following signs to
Atlanta, and go 13.1 miles to another intersection. Continue
straight and go 9.9 miles to another "Y" intersection (Forest Rt.
268). Bear right onto Rt. 268 and go 5.4 miles through Atlanta,
ID to Power Plant Recreation Area sign. Bear left and go 1.1
miles to campground.
NOTE: Once off State Rt. 21, the roads become dirt, rocky and
rough and alternate between single and two-lane.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 5,600 ft.
The campground stretches above the North Fork of Boise River and
looks into the Sawtooth Wilderness. The understory is thick with
grass and the overstory is comprised of mature Ponderosa pine and
Douglas fir. Some camp sites have an excellent view of Mt.
Greylock. The campground is very rustic. The interior road is
narrow and tightly configured with some overgrown parking aprons
that are uneven and perpendicular to the road. Although the
campground could accommodate small RVs, its overall configuration
is best suited for tenters. Look for the "secret" hot springs
nearby.
The campground is 1 mile from the historic mining town (former
ghost town) of Atlanta, ID - fun to explore and have a cook's
night out. There are limited groceries but no gas.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 23
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 0
Total Sites: 23
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 23
No. Grilles on Sites: 23
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: Not applicable
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Middle Fork Boise River Trail #460 (foot & horse) - 2 miles
Provides access to Sawtooth Wilderness and network of trails.
There is a staging area for trips into the wilderness with horse
facilities.
FISHING
Rainbow trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Rainbow Point
VISIT DATE: 09/08/2001
UPDATE DATE: 9/19/2020
STATE: Idaho
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Cascade
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Donnelly
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Donnelly, ID, at intersection of State Rt. 55 and W. Roseberry
Rd. (Rainbow Point campground sign), turn onto W. Roseberry Rd.
and go 1.5 miles to an intersection (Norwood Rd.). Turn left
onto Norwood Rd. and go 0.9 miles to another intersection
(Tamarack Falls Rd.). Turn right onto Tamarack Falls Rd. and go
1.6 miles to a "T" intersection (West Mtn Rd). Turn left onto
West Mtn Rd and go 0.7 miles to campground sign. Turn left at
sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 5,000 ft.
The campground is a loop which meanders through a stand of mixed
conifers near the west shore of Lake Cascade and just north of
the Forest Service's Amanita campground. Although most camp
sites are set well back from the lake, the white sand beach
provides a delightful area for long walks and bird watching
opportunities. Bald eagle and osprey nests are visible from the
campground. Firewood is available for a fee.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day - single
$30 per day - double
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 11
Total Sites: 11
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 11
No. Grilles on Sites: 11
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 6
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 42'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel and the interior road is rough. An
RV waste station is available near West Mountain campground
(state park), 2 miles south of campground on West Mountain Rd. -
no fee or potable water.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2
No. Threaded: 2
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Lake Cascade is 27,550 acres. It may be partially drawn down as
summer progresses.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Tiger Musky, Smallmouth bass, Rainbow and Mackinaw trout,
Crappie, and Pike Minnow
CAMPGROUND NAME: Rattlesnake Creek
VISIT DATE: 08/27/2001
UPDATE DATE: 9/19/2020
STATE: Idaho
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Emmett
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Crouch
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Crouch, ID, take S. Middlefork Rd. north 13.8 miles to
campground sign. Turn left at sign into campground.
NOTE: S. Middlefork Rd. becomes Middlefork Rd. outside of town
and turns into a dirt road with washboard surface after 7.3
miles.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 3,900 ft.
The campground, pack it in, pack it out, stretches along the east
bank of Middle Fork of Payette River. Most camp sites are
adjacent to the river and are either under Douglas fir with no
understory or privacy, or tucked into a dense middlestory with
much privacy. The campground has a rustic feel to it.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open Friday before Memoiral Day to second Sunday in September
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day - single
$30 per day - double
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 1
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 9
Total Sites: 10
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 10
No. Grilles on Sites: 10
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 43'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt and grass. They are uneven and some
have potholes.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
WATER SPORTS - None
Comments:
Wading is possible in the Middle Fork of Payette River.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Rainbow trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Saghen Creek
VISIT DATE: 3/1/2004
UPDATE DATE: 9/19/2020
STATE: Idaho
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Emmett
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Cascade
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Cascade, ID, take State Rt. 55 south 15 miles to Tripod Res.
sign (High Valley Rd./Forest Rt. 644). Turn right after sign
onto High Valley Rd.(gravel) and go 2 miles to a "Y" intersection
(Forest Rt. 626). Bear right onto Rt. 626 and go 1.7 miles to
another "Y" intersection. Bear left, staying on Rt. 626, and go
6.2 miles to another intersection (Forest Rt. 614). Turn right
onto Rt. 614 and go 2.9 miles to campground sign. Turn left at
sign into campground.
NOTE: All forest routes are gravel, winding, and single-lane with
turnouts.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 4,800 ft.
The campground, one of four in the Sage Hen Reservoir Recreation
Area, is located on the north shore of the Sage Hen Reservoir.
Numerous camp sites enjoy views of the reservoir. Camp sites
with no view of the reservoir, are adjacent to one of the creeks
feeding the reservoir, e.g., Sagehen Creek. Camp sites 2,3, and
4 are on a tight loop which is challenging to large RVs. The
campground is heavily wooded with Ponderosa pines and other
conifers. It is attractive with lots of plants and other shrubs.
The Sage Hen Dam was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps
(CCC) in the 1930s. The campground is pack it in, pack it out.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open Friday before Memorial Day to second Sunday in September -
weather dependent
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $16 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 15
Total Sites: 15
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 15
No. Grilles on Sites: 15
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 10' X 45'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigots are hand pumps.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Sage Hen Reservoir is 270 acres. Power boating is limited to
15mph. The reservoir is used for irrigation and can become
very low as the summer progresses; check with ranger district
office for status.
HIKING
Sage Hen Nature Trail (foot) - 0.5 miles
FISHING
Rainbow trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Shoreline
VISIT DATE: 09/10/2001
UPDATE DATE: 9/19/2020
STATE: Idaho
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Cascade
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Cascade
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Cascade, ID, at the intersection of Main St. (State Rt. 55)
and Warm Lake Rd., take Warm Lake Rd. east 26.1 miles to sign for
"campgrounds." Turn right and go 0.5 miles to campground on
right.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 5,400 ft.
The campground is composed of two unnamed, overlapping loops in a
stand of Lodgepole pines. Some camp sites are adjacent to Warm
Lake. Warm Lake is fed by several hot springs, maintaining an
average summertime temperature of 70 to 71 degrees. It is also a
loon nesting area. The nearby North Shore Lodge offers limited
groceries, boat rentals and a cook's night out.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 23 through Spetember 16
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day - single
$30 per day - double
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 31
Total Sites: 31
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 31
No. Grilles on Sites: 31
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 15' X 55'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. The campground accommodates any
size RV.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 6
No. Threaded: 3
Comments:
A public phone is located at the North Shore Lodge.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Warm Lake is 640 acres. There is a swim beach 0.5 miles from
campground. The boat ramp is 0.1 miles east of campground's
entrance.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Rainbow, Lake and Brook trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: South Fork Salmon River
VISIT DATE: 09/10/2001
UPDATE DATE: 9/19/2020
STATE: Idaho
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Cascade
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Cascade
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Cascade, ID, at the intersection of Main St. (State Rt. 55)
and Warm Lake Rd., take Warm Lake Rd. east 23 miles to campground
sign. Turn right at sign onto a dirt single-lane road and go 0.1
miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 5,400 ft.
The campground stretches along the South Fork of Salmon River
through Lodgepole pine and spruce. Traffic noise from Warm Lake
Rd. is evident throughout the campground. The South Fork of
Salmon River is a spawning area so "waterplay," such as wading,
is not permitted during part of the year.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 1
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 10
Total Sites: 11
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 11
No. Grilles on Sites: 11
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 2
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 15' X 45'
Comments:
The parking aprons are sandy.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING
Chinook salmon - catch and release or catch and keep. Check with
Ranger District Office
CAMPGROUND NAME: Swinging Bridge
VISIT DATE: 09/07/2001
UPDATE DATE: 9/19/2020
STATE: Idaho
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Emmett
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Horseshoe Bend
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Horseshoe Bend, ID, take State Rt. 55 north 21.5 miles to
campground sign. Turn right after sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 3,900 ft.
The campground is a single loop along the North Fork of Payette
River separated by State Rt. 55. It is located in a lush
riparian canyon of fern, Ponderosa pine, Douglas fir and Canyon
maple. Traffic noise from Rt. 55 can be distracting. Although
often used by kayakers as a base camp, there is no put-in at the
campground; they are scattered along Rt. 55. Kayaking on the
river is rated as Class V - expert skills required to navigate.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Comments: Services provided May 22 through September 2
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 22 through September 2
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 10
Total Sites: 10
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 10
No. Grilles on Sites: 10
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 35'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS - None
Comments:
See General Comments about kayaking on the South Fork of Payette
River.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Rainbow trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Ten Mile
VISIT DATE: 08/24/2001
UPDATE DATE: 9/19/2020
STATE: Idaho
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Idaho City
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Idaho City
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Idaho City, ID, take State Rt. 21 north 8.3 miles to
campground sign - campground is on both sides of Rt. 21.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 5,000 ft.
The campground is composed of three loops - two loops between
Morris Creek's west bank and State Rt. 21 and one loop across
State Rt. 21 up Ten Mile Creek. The campground is well shaded by
large Ponderosa pines and other conifers. Although Rt. 21 is not
a heavily traveled road, it is next to the campground and traffic
noise from it can be distracting. Well spaced camp sites and
heavy understory and middlestory provide good privacy between
camp sites. Most camp sites are adjacent to one creek or the
other. For an interesting day trip, the campground is convenient
to the well preserved, old mining town of Idaho City. Firewood
is available for a fee.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 15 through October 15
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 1
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 13
Total Sites: 14
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 14
No. Grilles on Sites: 0
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 15' X 38'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. An RV waste station with potable
water is available for no fee in Idaho City. Take Montgomery St.
east 2 blocks to Commercial; turn left on Commercial and go one
block - dump station is across from ice rink.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigots are hand pumps.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING
Rainbow trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Trail Creek
VISIT DATE: 08/27/2001
UPDATE DATE: 9/19/2020
STATE: Idaho
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Emmett
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Crouch
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Crouch, ID, take S. Middlefork Rd. north 14.4 miles to
campground sign. Turn left at sign into campground.
NOTE: S. Middlefork Rd. becomes Middlefork Rd. outside of town
and turns into a dirt road with washboard surface after 7.3
miles.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 4,000 ft.
The campground, pack it in, pack it out, is a single loop in a
stand of mixed conifers along the Middle Fork of Payette River.
A near jungle-like understory provides very good privacy between
camp sites. The campground has some magnificent Ponderosa pine
and Douglas fir.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open Friday before Memoiral Day to second Sunday in September
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $12 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 12
Total Sites: 12
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 12
No. Grilles on Sites: 12
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 6
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 15' X 50'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. There is little variation in
parking apron sizes.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS -None
HIKING - No
FISHING
Rainbow trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Warm Lake
VISIT DATE: 09/10/2001
UPDATE DATE: 9/19/2020
STATE: Idaho
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Cascade
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Cascade
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Cascade, ID, at the intersection of Main St. (State Rt. 55)
and Warm Lake Rd., take Warm Lake Rd. east 26.2 to Warm Lake
Lodge and Resort sign. Turn right at sign onto dirt road and go
0.1 miles to campground on left.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 5,400 ft.
The campground is comprised of two spurs in a stand of Ponderosa
pine and Douglas fir. One spur is best suited for tents and
slide-in RVs while the other accommodates both tents and RVs of
all types. The campground is located across the road from Warm
Lake, a loon nesting area, and Warm Lake Lodge and Resort. The
lodge offers limited groceries, sandy swim beach, cabins, a
cook's night out, boat ramp and docks. Ask at the lodge about
hot springs in the area. Warm Lake is fed by several hot
springs, maintaining an average summertime temperature of 70
degrees.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
Seasonal Comment:
Open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day - single
$30 per day - double
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 5
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 7
Total Sites: 12
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 12
No. Grilles on Sites: 12
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 15' X 40'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. Camp sites 1 through 5 are
located on a dead end - no turn-around.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump. A public phone is available at
the lodge.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Warm Lake is 640 acres. Boat ramp and swim beach are at the Warm
Lake Lodge and Resort and are open to the public - no fee.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Rainbow, Lake and Brook trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Yellowpine
VISIT DATE: 09/05/2001
UPDATE DATE: 9/19/2020
STATE: Idaho
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Cascade
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Cascade
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Cascade, ID, at the intersection of State Rt. 55 and Warm Lake
Rd., take Warm Lake Rd. east 24.3 miles to Yellow Pine sign.
Turn left after the sign onto a paved, single-lane road (with
turnouts) and go 31 miles to a "T" intersection. Turn right onto
a gravel road and go 14.9 miles to another intersection with a
"Yellow Pine" sign. At the intersection, turn right (to the left
is the town of Yellow Pine) and go 0.4 miles to campground sign.
Turn right at sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 5,200 ft.
The campground, pack it in, pack it out, stretches along Johnson
Creek in mature Ponderosa pine. Most camp sites are adjacent to
the creek which can be heard throughout the campground. Less
than a mile away is the town of Yellow Pine. This very small,
rustic town was established in 1902. Here one can enjoy roaming
around the town and having a cook's night out. In addition, the
very rustic 18-hole Yellow Pine Golf Course is found just before
entering town. It is carved out of a large stand of huge
Ponderosa pines. This public course will be fun for the whole
family and golf experience is definitely a disadvantage (big
grin). During the first full weekend in August, Yellow Pine
hosts its annual Harmonica Festival. Due to the huge crowds
during the festival, finding a camp site in the campground will
be a challenge. This festival is big fun for all, participants
or not. Gas and limited groceries are available in Yellow Pine.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: Yes
Seasonal Comment:
Services provide Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: No charge
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 14
Total Sites: 14
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 14
No. Grilles on Sites: 14
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 45'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt and rock; some are irregular in
shape.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING
Brook, Rainbow, Steelhead, and Bull trout (catch and release),
and Chinook Salmon
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