Established Camping
Picnic Point (ID)
Picnic Point in Idaho is located near Cascade in the Boise National Forest. The area features forested terrain with elevations that can influence temperatures, ranging from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit during spring and fall to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include Lake Cascade, offering opportunities for fishing and boating, and the scenic Payette River, known for its rafting and kayaking activities.
Description
National Forest
Boise National Forest
Overview
Picnic Point Campground is located on a bluff overlooking 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. A boat ramp is located at neighboring Shoreline Campground. Billy Rice Swim Beach is within walking distance, offering a day-use site for picnicking and access to a swimming beach. The surrounding area offers great hiking, mountain biking, horseback and off-road vehicle riding and hunting. The WeWuKiye (Wa Wu Kia) Trail No. 252 was recently built and can be accessed nearby, at the entrance to Shoreline Campground. It is available for hiking and mountain biking. For off-road vehicle enthusiasts, Telephone Ridge Trail No. 112 offers 20 miles of trails for all riding levels, with staging areas at Shoreline Campground and at Warm Lake Campground down the road.
Natural Features
The campground is situated beneath towering ponderosa pines, which provide 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.
Nearby Attractions
Rustic North Shore Lodge is not far from the campground, offering a small restaurant, lounge and store with limited supplies.
Location
Picnic Point (ID) is located in Idaho
Directions
From Cascade, turn east on Warm Lake Highway. Travel approximately 26 miles along the paved road to Forest Road 489 and turn south. Continue about a half-mile past the Shoreline Campground and North Shore Lodge. The campground will be located just past the lodge, on the left side of the road.
Address
PO BOX 696
Cascade, ID 83611
Coordinates
44.6508333 N
115.6725 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TAvailable
- T-MobileAvailable
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires