Lake Cascade State Park
Seasonal campgrounds are currently closed. Van Wyck, Blue Heron, and Curlew operate first-come-first-served when open. Reservations required at all other campgrounds from spring opening through fall closing. Winter dry camping available December 1 through March 31 at Blue Heron, Van Wyck, and Poison Creek boat launch parking lots.
Air Quality Alert issued August 7 at 10:42AM MDT by NWS Boise ID
* WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. * WHERE...Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Valley, and Washington Counties. * WHEN...UNTIL 1 PM MDT MONDAY. * IMPACTS...Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is not likely to be affected.
Air Quality Alert issued August 7 at 10:17AM MDT by NWS Boise ID
* WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. * WHERE...Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Valley, and Washington Counties. * WHEN...UNTIL 1 PM MDT MONDAY. * IMPACTS...Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is not likely to be affected.
About
Lake Cascade State Park encompasses Idaho's fourth-largest lake with 86 miles of shoreline at 4,828 feet elevation in Valley County. The park offers 279 individual campsites spread across 10 developed campgrounds: Blue Heron, Buttercup, Cabarton, Crown Point, Huckleberry, Poison Creek, Ridgeview, Sugarloaf, Van Wyck, and West Mountain. Site types range from primitive tent pads to full-hookup RV sites with water, electric, and sewer connections at Poison Creek and Ridgeview. Facilities include vault toilets throughout and indoor restrooms with showers at Poison Creek and Ridgeview. The park has two dump stations, multiple boat ramps with handling docks, and a marina. Group camping is available at Snowbank (up to 75 people) and Osprey Point Yurts. Van Wyck, Blue Heron, and Curlew operate first-come-first-served while other campgrounds require reservations through Idaho State Parks. The reservoir supports excellent fishing for rainbow trout, perch, coho salmon, and smallmouth bass. Winter activities include ice fishing and limited dry camping at designated boat launch parking lots. The park sits against the backdrop of the North Fork Mountain Range with the town of Cascade nearby for supplies and services.
Directions
From Boise, drive north on Highway 55 for approximately 75 miles through Horseshoe Bend and Banks to Cascade. The park headquarters is located at 100 Kelly's Parkway in Cascade.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | Yes |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $75 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 45ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| cas@idpr.idaho.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (208) 382-6544 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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