Amanita
Boise National Forest — lakeside, fishing
Location: CASCADE, ID, ID
Price: From $20 per night
Price range: $20–$33 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (35 reviews)
Season: May through October
Amanita 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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Camp Host, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/amanita to be notified when sites open up.
Amanita offers direct access to Lake Cascade at 4,850 feet elevation with excellent fishing for rainbow trout, coho salmon, smallmouth bass and perch, plus water sports like boating and windsurfing in a scenic west-central Idaho setting near Donnelly.
Wildlife alert: Gray wolves and wapiti (elk) have been documented within 8km. Also watch for osprey and great gray owls. White mariposa lily and large-flowered triteleia bloom in the area.
Insider tips for Amanita: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 6 sites total Most sites have no hookups; bring a self-contained RV or plan for tent camping with vault toilets and drinking water Boat ramp access at neighboring Rainbow Point Campground for lake activities
Skip Amanita if: You need full RV hookups — amenities list shows electric hookups available but data notes 'no hookups at most sites'. You're planning to visit November-April — seasonal closure.
Best time to visit Amanita: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Rainbow Point (CASCADE, ID), Cabin Creek (Council, ID), Paddy Flat Guard Station (McCall, ID), French Creek (CASCADE, ID).
Cell Phone Coverage at Amanita
Cell signal at Amanita (CASCADE, ID): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Amanita 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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 6 sites total
Most sites have no hookups; bring a self-contained RV or plan for tent camping with vault toilets and drinking water
Boat ramp access at neighboring Rainbow Point Campground for lake activities
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Boise, Idaho, take Highway 55 north for 95 miles to Donnelly. Turn west on West Roseberry Road and travel 1.5 miles to Norwood Road. Turn south and continue one mile to Tamarack Falls Road. From there, turn west and go just over a mile to West Mountain Road. Turn south and go a mile to the campground.
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Boise National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Boise National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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