Park Update Winter 2022-2023:
All camping has moved to the boat ramp parking lots of:
- Blue Heron
- Van Wyck
- Poison Creek
The fee per night for winter camping is:
- $20 – Idaho Residents
- $23 – Non-Idaho Residents
- $7 – Daily Motorized Vehicle Entrance Fee unless Park Pass is properly displayed.
Please remember that campfires are NOT allowed in the parking lot area.
Construction on State Highway 55 near Smiths Ferry has reached a major milestone as work pauses for the winter season. Road paving and major slope excavation are now complete with two lanes open for travel.
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 $5.00 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.
