Paved sites and full water hookups make Boise National Forest Shoreline Campground accessible to RVs up to 99 feet, though the real draw lies just steps away at Warm Lake. The campground sits directly on the shoreline, giving campers immediate access to swimming areas and fishing spots along the water's edge.
Level, paved sites provide good separation between neighbors, with the Forest Service maintaining clean facilities year-round. The lake attracts steady crowds of kayakers, swimmers, and boaters during peak season, as one visitor noted the water "filled up quickly" with activity. Despite the popularity, campers can still find quieter spots along the lakeside trail that winds through the area.
"Beautiful lake with swimming area and lots of fishing," describes Kim H., who also noted the water stays calm enough for paddleboarding. The completely paved road access from Boise eliminates concerns about rough forest service roads, though parking at the main beach area about a mile away can become congested. For additional camping options in the region, consider camping near Boise National Forest or nearby Boise National Forest Warm Lake Campground just half a mile east.
Reservations help secure waterfront sites during summer months when every spot typically fills to capacity.
Description
Overview
Shoreline Campground is located just across the road from beautiful Warm Lake, at an elevation of 5,300 feet. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing, swimming, hiking and viewing local wildlife.
Recreation
Warm Lake offers great fishing opportunities for cutthroat, rainbow, lake and bull trout. Boating, canoeing and swimming are popular activities. Billy Rice Swim Beach is nearby, offering a day-use site for picnicking and swimming. A boat ramp is located just across the road from the campground. The surrounding area offers great hiking, mountain biking, horseback and off-road vehicle riding, and hunting. The WeWuKiye (Wa Wu Kia) Trail No. 252 is popular among hikers and mountain bikers. It was recently built and can be accessed at the campground's entrance. For off-road vehicle enthusiasts, Telephone Ridge Trail No. 112 offers 20 miles of trails for all riding levels, with staging areas within the campground and at Warm Lake Campground just down the road.
Facilities
The campground contains several single and double campsites, most of which are accessible. An accessible group site with picnic shelter is also available and can accommodate up to 50 people. A volleyball court and horseshoe pits are located next to the group site. Picnic tables, campfire rings and grills are available at the campsites. Vault toilets and drinking water are also provided. There is no electricity at the campground.
Natural Features
The campground is situated in a mixed-growth lodgepole pine forest, which offers partial shade. Summer wildflowers are abundant in the area. A variety of wildlife including bears, deer, elk, fox, grouse, eagles, osprey, grosbeaks, whooping cranes and otters, lives around the lake.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundBoise National Forest Shoreline Campground is located in Idaho
Directions
From Boise, Idaho, travel 85 miles north on Highway 55 to Cascade. Turn east on Warm Lake Highway and go 25 miles to Forest Road 489. Turn south and continue a half-mile to the campground.
Address
PO BOX 696
Cascade, ID 83611
Coordinates
44.6541667 N
115.6647222 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Water Hookups
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 14 min from Boise, ID
- 3 hrs 52 min from Lewiston, ID
- 3 hrs 57 min from Twin Falls, ID
- 5 hrs 39 min from Walla Walla, WA
