French Creek
FRENCH CREEK
Part of Boise National Forest
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.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.
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.Important Notices
- Bears frequent the area; please keep a clean camp and be bear aware
- Some first-come, first-served sites may also be available
- Click here for more information on the Boise National Forest
- Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
Available Activities
- WILDLIFE VIEWING - Wildlife Viewing
- WATER SPORTS - Water Skiing
- HIKING - Hiking
- FISHING - Fishing
- CAMPING - Camping
- BOATING - Boating
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.
Contact Information
Phone: 208-382-7400
P.O. BOX 696CASCADE, ID 83611
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 011, Loop UP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop FREN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop UP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop FREN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop UP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop FREN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop UP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop UP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop FREN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop UP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop FREN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop UP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop FREN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop UP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop UP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop UP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop UP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop UP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop FREN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop UP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop FREN, Type Standard Nonelectric
