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.
Please Note: A signed contract and permit is required. You must sign and return the shelter contract and the permit when you make a reservation for the shelters.
Big Sage Shelter
- $75.00 per day / 75 people maximum
- $100.00 Cleaning/Damage deposit
- Size of Shelter: 20’ wide X 30’ long
- One fire ring that is 5’ across
- 12 tables: 5 feet long
- Electricity available – 4 outlets
- Water available
- Large charcoal grill available upon request
Poison Creek Shelter
- $75.00 per day / 75 people maximum
- $100.00 Cleaning/Damage deposit
- Size of Shelter: 22’ wide X 36’ long
- One fire ring that is 5’ across
- 12 tables: 5 feet long
- Electricity available – 4 outlets
- Water available
Snowbank Group Area
Located on the southeast side of the lake. Offers a semi-secluded camping experience. This camp is designed to accommodate groups of up to 75 people. There is a 25 space parking lot for vehicles and RVs (trucks with trailers use two spots). All vehicles must stay in the designated parking area.There is an adjacent grassy area for walk-in tent camping. This area has partial shade.
Osprey Point Group Yurt Camp
Located on the west side of the lake. There are three large yurts in a common area. Two are on one deck and the third is on a separate deck. This camp is designed to accommodate groups up to 30 people.
Lake Cascade State Park Conference Room
Download the Conference Room Reservation Request Sheet
- Free to reserve
- Dimensions: 15′ x 19′ and can fit up to 20 occupants
- Complimentary Wifi
- Amenities: outlets, 6′ retractable projector screen, 7 tables, wheelchair accessibility, coffee/tea setups, cold water, microwave, whiteboard, phone, and parking.
- 6% Idaho state sales tax required on all fees.
- Shelter reservation fee of $25.00 is Non-Refundable (does not apply to shelter fee).
- Reservation fee, use fees and cleaning/damage deposit must be paid at the time of the reservation.
- Cleaning Deposit refundable based on cleanliness of shelter and use area.
- All motor vehicles entering the park must pay the $7.00 entrance fee or display a valid Idaho State Parks Passport.
- Parking is limited.
- If you wish to have acoustical music, approval must be obtained from park staff prior to your gathering.
- Shelter hours are from 9:00am to 10:00pm.
- Pets must be on a leashed at all times and owners are responsible for pet clean up.
- Reserved area is limited to the immediate outdoor area surrounding the shelter reserved. Exclusive use of waterfront/beach is no included or permitted.
- All decorations must have prior approval.
- Tent stakes, spikes or ground anchors are not permitted.
- The person making this reservation is responsible for informing all group members, caterers, rental companies and etc. of the above information.
- Groups arriving at the park without a reservation may use the group shelters (provided they are not reserved by another group), subject to Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation rules. Hours and cleanup rules apply.
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.
