Looking for the best campgrounds near Cascade, ID? There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in. Experience some of the most stunning views that Idaho camping has to offer. At The Dyrt, campers like you share their favorite spots, plus tips and photos. No matter where you're headed in Cascade, you'll find the best spot for you and your camping crew.
"We chose Lake Cascade because we had heard that the lake winds were great for sailing and that is true. We stayed at Blue Heron campground."
"Frozen temperature at night (05/24/19) but fabulous view and I love to go for camping to Lake Cascade State Park ."
$20 / night
"Horsethief reservoir is at about 5,000 feet just east of Cascade Idaho off Warm Lake road."
"They do have restrooms and potable water around the campgrounds. It's pretty much first-come, first-serve basis."
"We had a view to the lake and easy back in site. Our basecamp has tons of windows and we woke up to green trees. We plan to be back with our fly craft boat next year!"
$15 / night
"Short walk to the lake beautiful views, so many little critters. Right next to the road though so a lot of cars kick up dust on the way by."
"The lake side has a boat ramp, but no beach area. Some sites can be reserved on recreation.gov."
"What a beautiful place, and location to spend a week in October. With all the fall colors in full display, brisk evening air perfect for a fall fire to warm yourself."
"Friendly and helpful staff, showers, toilets, beach area for swimming WITH lounge chairs, swimming right in front, volleyball court, dog walking trails, fire pits, horse shoe play area, etc!"
$12 - $56 / night
"I did LOVE the fact we were right next to Lake Cascade, and just walked about a minute to the shore."
"One of two campgrounds at Lake Cascade. Considering the size of the lake I was surprised there was not more camping."
$12 - $56 / night
"Cascade Lake is beautiful and an excellent stop over. Water sports and beaches and sand to get into everything."
"Hard to get in, great sunsets & views, in the path of wind when weather systems move through, can be noisy in the daytime."
$28 - $39 / night
"Right on Lake Cascade so you have lake views on one side and mountain views on the other, seriously beautiful. Shows off Idaho in a good way!"
"Minutes from Donnelly Idaho for “the things you forgot”. Great views coming back again for sure."
$20 / night
"We were able to find the perfect site, nestled in the trees, away from other campers. It was nice and quiet. They do not have hook ups so it is pretty much dry camping."
"Lots of sites close to lake. Camp host is nice also."
TravelerThe campground is very clean and inviting. You will not regret it. Nice view of the mountains and river. The hot springs is small; however, the scenic view from there makes up for it. Highly recommended!
ScoutCamping on the Payette River. Abundant wildlife and so wonderful and relaxing watching the river. Firepit available right beside the river.
TravelerCampground in located in Brownlee Reservoir at the mouth of Hells Canyon Snake River area. Paved, level sights, water, and Electricity on site. Some areas very shady so check in advance. Boat launch at the campground, plenty of room for Kayaks also. If you like fishing, wildlife watching, and hiking this could be your spot. The showers and restrooms were exceptionally clean. Camp hosts came around introduced themselves and were very friendly. WiFi can be purchased thru the telephone company in the area for various fees.
ScoutIt rained during our stay, but due to the nice clean gravel we didn’t end up a muddy mess!
GuideLarge open sites. Big rigs go left and park on top. Large areas, can accommodate dozens of RVs and tents.
Avoid during holidays, people leave tents and rvs for days to keep the spot despite rules and the ranger station will do nothing about it. At those times expect loud parties and even fights or gunfire which the rangers will also do nothing about.
Other than that its great. Take a right on the highway and head to the sourdough lodge for the best pancakes for hundreds of miles.
There are many other dispersed and paid spots along the highway.
Details: Free camping 14 Day limit No tables at campsites Minimal wood to scavenge Town of Lowman is close by No trash, water, or toilets
GuideViews are wonderful and the fishing is good. No, this is not near Lowman as Dyrt claims. The drive is a long dirt road, vibrates a lot but not exactly bumpy. Any car can do it. Coming in from the SE side at the exit just past the rest stop after leaving boise is a far better drive.
You could bring in a 30-35 footer but be sure to have clearance. For some spots you will need to turn around the lower parking area which may be a problem on weekends. Show up on a Wednesday if you for sure want to stay a few days.
I have visited numerous times in spring and fall. After snow starts melting it gets high fast and is un-fishable. If you are a fisherman check usgs. A river monitoring station is just up the road maybe 3 miles.
My last visit the trash and treatment was so bad the rangers said there were discussions of either closing it or turning it to a paid CG.
Wood is scare but easy to find if you drive the roads. Plenty of hiking. During hunting season it will fill up.
Details: Toilet might be maintained or might not Campers have been trashing the grounds since early 2024 Hunters and fisherman are nice and friendly, others not so much Long drive to town; the first 22 miles are on that road and will take 30-45 min depending on vehicle, another 20 at least to reach anywhere for supplies Inspection point at the exit sometimes for fishing and hunting Free stay, 14 day max
TravelerNice flat spot with a stone fire ring. Hazard creek nearby isn't too loud and sounds great. Not much firewood is around as its all been picked already.
ScoutJust off the asphalt on a gravel road. Very dusty and noisy on the weekends. Can be busy because a lot people park in there to float the river.
TravelerWe arrived on a Thursday afternoon in October. There were many spots available along the road leading up to this site. But they were close to the road and we wanted to be off the road. We ended up at the last spot on the road right before the interpretive trail at the end. This spot was tucked into the trees. And once we got our camper backed in, we didn’t even know the road was there. And the VIEW! Wow!! Looking across the lake with the most beautiful sunsets. We stayed for 3 nights. We set up Starlink so we could work on Friday and had no issues with the connection.
Camping near Cascade, Idaho, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun family adventure, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
Camping near Cascade, Idaho, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, Cascade, ID offers a wide range of camping options, with 206 campgrounds and RV parks near Cascade, ID and 18 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Cascade, ID is Sugarloaf Campground — Lake Cascade State Park with a 4.5-star rating from 20 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 18 free dispersed camping spots near Cascade, ID.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 13 parks near Cascade, ID that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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