Paddlers, anglers, and swimmers all find reasons to linger at Sugarloaf Campground, which sits on the northeast side of Lake Cascade with direct access to a boat ramp, sandy shoreline, and open water stretching across a 47-square-mile reservoir. The campground occupies a near-peninsula position, meaning most sites face the lake from at least one angle. It gets hot here in summer, with limited shade on some sites, so checking site photos in advance to identify tree cover is worth the effort before booking.
The bird life sets Sugarloaf apart from other units in Lake Cascade State Park. Hundreds of birdhouses line the entrance road, and a backwater bay adjacent to the campground functions as a bird sanctuary. Mike E. describes it as a "bird haven," noting sightings of sandhill cranes, pelicans, ospreys, and geese. Coyotes and foxes have also turned up at campsites, according to multiple reviewers.
The campground runs on paved roads with gravel tent pads, vault toilets, and water spigots. No electric or water hookups are available at individual sites, and there are no showers on-site. The sites are roomy enough that neighbors do not feel immediately on top of each other, and the campground tends to draw fewer crowds than busier units closer to town. Campers do note that bugs can be active in the evenings, especially near the water. Cell service is available. The Crown Point Campground and Lake Cascade/Van Wyck Campground are other options in the same park for those wanting to compare sites before reserving.
Sugarloaf is open year-round, though the lake freezes in winter and conditions can be cold. Summer weekends fill up quickly across campgrounds near Cascade, so reserving well in advance is the most reliable way to secure a spot here.
Description
45 sites, no hook-ups. Central drinking water. Nice tent living pads. Vault restrooms. Boat Ramp with handling docks. Great birding area. Secluded campground.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsSugarloaf Campground is located in Idaho near Cascade
Directions
Sugarloaf is located off of Highway 55 between Cascade and Donnelly. Turn west on Stonebreaker Rd, off of Highway 55. Continue down Stonebreaker Rd. until you reach the campground, which will be on the left side of the road.
Address
970 Dam Rd
Cascade, ID 83611
Coordinates
44.58900334 N
116.06809718 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood CoverageVerified by 9 usersLast on 8/11/26
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood CoverageVerified by 9 usersLast on 8/11/26
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 39 min from Boise, ID
- 3 hrs 7 min from Lewiston, ID
- 3 hrs 23 min from Twin Falls, ID
- 4 hrs 54 min from Walla Walla, WA







































