Lake Cascade State Park Campground Idaho

Lake Cascade State Park Overview

Lake Cascade State Park has 10 developed campgrounds around the lake with a total of 279 single-family campsites.  Most have beautiful views of the water and North Fork Mountain Range.  Poison Creek and Ridgeview campgrounds have full hookups. Group camping is also available at Snowbank and Osprey Point (yurt).  There are also two dispersed camping areas with primitive camping.

The park is open year round. Reservations are from the Thursday before Memorial Day to Labor Day. Camping is limited in the winter (snow season) with first-come, first-serve campsites.

Big Sage Campground

Big Sage is a favorite for boaters as there is plenty of beach access.  When water levels are low, the sand bar stretches far off the shoreline.  Glassy water in the mornings make this a great place to kayak or paddle board.  The boat ramp is also a very short drive down the road.

Each site is generous in size for the big rigs.  Most are back-ins but there are a couple of pull-throughs.  The sites that are on the road side still have nice water views.  Each site has a picnic table, fire rings, tent pad (gravel) and paved driveways.  Most driveways are fairly level.  There are no tall trees, so no overhanging branches to worry about for the taller rigs.  Only three sites have power here.  There is a dump station down the road at Van Wyck Campground.

You can see eagles, osprey and deer on a daily basis.  The restrooms are clean, but there are no shower facilities.  Close to Cascade, it’s an easy drive or bike ride to town for food, bars, gas, or provisions.  Cascade boasts a bike path, Cascade Connects, so you can bike safely.

Crown Point Campground

Crown Point has 29 campsites and is located on the eastern shore of Cascade Lake and close to a sandy beach. Campsites are best suited for tents and small trailers/RVs. Some have views of the water, but most do not.  Hookups are not available and bring leveling blocks if you have a trailer because most parking spurs are not level. There is one pull-through site. Most sites will have shade at some part of the day.  Each campsite also has a table, fire ring and grill. Amenities include drinking water, vault toilets, trash collection and mooring docks. Firewood is available to purchase and there is also a camp host. The dump station is at Van Wyck.

Mature trees provide plenty of privacy at Crown Point campground, but they also pose a challenge for taller rigs.  The roads throughout Crown Point are also winding and a little hilly. The twists in the road make it difficult for larger RVs or trailers to back in to some sites. There are also large boulders scattered throughout the campground.

Sage Bluff Campground

Sage Bluff is much like Big Sage.  The feel is about the same with generous paved driveways, tent pad, fire pit and picnic tables at each site.  Clean restrooms are also available but they don’t have showers. There are no sites here that have power, just water.  There isn’t the beach access compared to Big Sage, but the views are as pretty.

The campground is close to Cascade and is an easy drive or bike ride to town for food, bars, gas, or provisions.   Sage Bluff is also located next to a golf course for those who enjoy the game.

Ridgeview Campground

Ridgeview Campground is a favorite for those looking for power at every site.  Some campsites have sewer as well.  Considered a premium campground, senior discounts are not accepted here.  Ridgeview sites are nestled on a loop, paved and mostly level.  There is not much beach access, but most sites have a water view even if you are on the opposite side of the road.  The extra space for tents is not as generous as some campgrounds around Lake Cascade, but you can make it work.  Overhanging branches will not be a problem.  The restrooms are clean and there are showers here.  For those without sewer here, the dump station is located at Van Wyck Campground next door

This campground fills up quickly due to access to power.  The mature trees offer a little more privacy than the campgrounds along the water’s edge, especially those sites on the inside of the loop.  Remember to bring your bike because it is an easy ride to Cascade or to Crown Point, crossing the dam and biking the Crown Point trail.

Van Wyck Campground

Van Wyck Campground is a primitive campground (no hookups) with first-come, first-serve campsites (not reservable). The campsiets are best suited for tent camping and are mostly grass (not level).   Some potable water spigots are also available throughout the campground.

Located near a boat launch, the dump station and a restaurant, this is a popular place for families.  There is no landscape to offer shade or privacy.  It has an active party vibe during the busy summer months.

The campground is a short bike ride or shorter car ride into town for dining, shopping, gas, etc.  The Cascade Connects bike trail is a great way to ride safely with access to town, the water park, swimming pool, hiking trails and other campgrounds.

You might also like Ponderosa State Park or Warm Lake Campground.

Area Recreation & Activities

Outdoor recreation in the area includes boating, fishing, water sports, sailing, windsurfing, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, picnicking and wildlife viewing. In the winter visitors can also enjoy cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.

Crown Point Trail is a hiking and biking trail that is 2.5 miles, out and back.  The trail was once utilized by the Oregon Shortline Railroad that ran from Smith’s Ferry to McCall between 1912 and 1914.  The tracks were removed in the mid 1970s and the property reverted to the adjacent landowners.   This portion of the trail was the reroute where the train gained elevation to make it up the hill.  Considered an easy trail, you will find peppered shade along the length of the trail with side trails that lead to beautiful, secluded beaches.  Throughout your hike, you will find stunning views of Lake Cascade.

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Amenities

• Bathhouse
• BBQ Grills
• Boat Launch/Ramp
• Boat Ramp
• Boat Rental
• Boat Trailer Lot
• Campground Host
• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service Poor
• Drinking Water
• Dump Station
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Firewood Available
• Grills
• Group Pavilion
• Overflow Parking
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Recycling Center
• Showers
• Trash Collection
• WiFi

Activities

• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Boating
• Canoeing
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Horseshoes
• Jet Skiing
• Kayaking
• Lake
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• Paddle boarding (SUP)
• Paddle Boating
• Photography
• Picnicking
• River
• Sailboarding
• Sailing
• Stargazing
• Swimming
• Visitor Center
• Wake Boarding
• Walking Trails
• Water Skiing
• Water Sports
• Wildlife Viewing
• Wind Surfing