French Creek

P.O. BOX 696
CASCADE, ID 83611

Overview

French Creek Campground is located next to scenic Lake Cascade in west-central Idaho. It is near the town of Donnelly, at an elevation of 4,850 feet. Boating, fishing, swimming and hiking are popular activities in this scenic region.

Recreation

Lake Cascade offers excellent opportunities for boating, water skiing, canoeing, windsurfing and sailing. Anglers enjoy casting for rainbow trout, coho salmon, smallmouth bass and perch. Many hiking and biking trails are in the area as well.

Facilities

The campground is divided into two sections of campsites. Some are located on the east side of West Mountain Road, closer to the lakeshore and with beautiful lake views. Other sites are on the west side of the road, on a hillside above the lake. A few of these sites have partial lake views. Some also have stairs from the parking spur to the campsite.

Campsites are equipped with a table and campfire ring. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided, but there is no electricity at the campground. Roads and parking spurs within the facility are gravel.

Natural Features

The campground is situated on the western shore of Lake Cascade and on the banks of French Creek. A forest of mixed conifers covers the campground, providing ample shade. Thimbleberry and huckleberry plants are abundant throughout the upper reaches of the campground.

A wide variety of wildlife makes its home around the lake. Waterfowl and songbirds are abundant, as well as pelicans and bald eagles.

Camp site features

Across 21 camp sites:

Pets allowed: all 21 sites
Longest RV: 45 ft
Largest party: 8 people

Directions

From Boise, Idaho, travel north on Highway 55 for 85 miles to Cascade. Turn west on Old State Highway and go a half-mile to Lakeshore Drive. Turn south and travel 3 miles to West Mountain Road. Turn west and follow the road 5 miles to the campground.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 1 PM.

Reviews

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Andrea Y

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Reviewed 2 months ago

This was our very first campground when we first got our tent trailer. We loved the peacefulness and beauty so much, we have kept coming back. We recommend it to everyone who tells us they want to go camping.

Lindsay O

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Our campsite was nice. Spaced out well from the other two neighbors. Bathroom was clean. Close to boat ramps for kayak access. The one at the campground hasn't been used in a long time and is away from the water. We got rained out so had to come back a day early unfortunately.

Mark H

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Awesome spot with Great Lake and mountain views.

Joanne l

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Reviewed 3 months ago

Very nice spacious campsite. #20 was quiet and was good for my dog. He wasn't bothered by close by campers. The camp host was also very nice he stopped by to check on us and made us feel welcome and secure staying there. The lake is very close by and in site 17 we could see a view of the lake. Highly recommend French Creek plenty of tent space and easy RV parking.

Cody P

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Reviewed 3 months ago

The spot was very small for my family of six. And the first come first serve spot was twice as big and nicer.

Chelsea M

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Reviewed 3 months ago

Some of the sites are very close together. The bathroom was kept very clean. Our site had access to the creek which was really nice on a hot day.

Availability

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