French Creek

French Creek Campground provides boat access to Lake Cascade, a scenic reservoir in west-central Idaho near Cascade (approximately 85 miles north of Boise via Highway 55). The campground features a **small boat ramp located on the lower loop**, making it convenient for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboaters launching directly from the camping area. This is an excellent access point for recreational paddling and boating on the lake.

Lake Cascade offers excellent opportunities for canoeing, kayaking, and various water sports including fishing for rainbow trout and bass. **Note:** If water levels are low and the French Creek ramp becomes unusable, the larger Campbell Creek Boat Ramp is located just 2.5 miles south and offers a full-service alternative with a paved lot, concrete ramp, two docks, and restroom facilities. For current conditions and to reserve a campsite, contact the facility at **208-382-7400**. The lake sits at 4,850 feet elevation in a scenic mountain setting, with additional hiking and swimming opportunities nearby.

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.Recreation
Lake Cascade offers excellent opportunities for boating, water skiing, canoeing, windsurfing and sailing. Anglers enjoy casting for rainbow trout,...

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.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.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.

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