Water Quality Advisory
A health advisory has been issued for Lake Cascade and the North Fork of the Payette River below the Cascade Dam for a cyanobacteria bloom.
Winter 2024 Update (11/8/2024)
All campgrounds have been closed and winterized for the season. Winter camping is available in the boat ramp parking areas at Blue Heron, Van Wyck, and Poison Creek Units. As a reminder, campfires are not allowed on the parking lots.
Osprey Point Yurts remain open year-round. Reservations for the yurts can be made by calling 1-888-922-6743 or by visiting www.parksandrecreation.idaho.gov
Starting Oct. 28th, visitors may see digging of small holes in numerous locations across the Poison Creek Campground. This is an archeological examination of the area for any potential cultural resources and is related to the permitting for the proposed Tamarack Marina project. The work is expected to end by December.
For information about the Lake Cascade Marina, click here, or visit tab below.
As a reminder, we are moving to a new reservation system, so we are not taking reservations for 2025 until January 6, 2025. Stay tuned for more information.
Location: 75 miles N of Boise, ID | 293 miles S of Spokane, WA | 418 miles NW of Salt Lake City, UT
Amenities:
- Boat Ramp/Launch
- Charcoal Grills
- Dump station
- Electricity
- Fire Rings
- Firewood Sales
- Flush toilets
- Group Picnic Shelter
- Indoor Restrooms
- Indoor Showers
- Kayak Rental
- Paddle Board Rental
- Picnic Areas
- Swimming - Lake/River
- Vault Toilets
- Water - Drinking
Accommodations:
- Group Camp
- RV Campsites
- Tent Campsites
- Yurts
Boating: Ramps, handling docks, life jacket loaner station at Blue Heron, Van Wyck, Sugarloaf, Boulder Creek, Buttercup, Poison Creek
Winter Groomed Nordic Track(s): Yes
Trail Types: Hike, bike, Nordic
ADA Accessibility features:
- ADA Boat Ramp
- ADA Campsite
- ADA Restroom
- ADA Yurt
Acreage: 500
Elevation: 4,828
Coordinates: 44.5077, -116.0304
Groups: Shelters at Big Sage and Poison Creek, camping at Snowbank, yurts at Osprey Point, conference room at the Visitors Center
Overnight: 164 standard, 83 serviced (7 ADA), 32 primitive, 2 group camps (1 group yurt area, with 3 yurts and group camping at Snowbank)
Nearby: Whitewater Park, public pool and fitness center, whitewater rafting, golf, alpine & Nordic ski, snowmobiling, recreational vehicle trails
Rent or Buy: Kayak and stand-up-paddleboard rental available at Van Wyck Boat Ramp. Check with office for availability. Be sure to stop by the new retail store at the Visitors Center.
Wifi Info: Wifi is available but with limited bandwidth. There are hotspots at the Ridgeview and Poison Creek campgrounds, and at the Visitors Center.
Learn: Junior Ranger programs, summer workshops, First Time Adventure Program, Experience Idaho Loaner Backpacks
Pets: Yes
Visitor Center: Yes
Museum Available: No
Current Conditions
Address: 100 Kelly's Parkway (P.O. BOX 709)
Cascade, ID 83611
Phone: (208) 382-6544
Hours of Operation: Day-use locations within state parks are open from 7 am to 10 pm, per Idaho state code 26.01.20 (5). Day-use hours may change based on park manager discretion.
