French Creek
Boise National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: CASCADE, ID, ID
Price: From $20 per night
Rating: 3.9 out of 5 (45 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.The campground is divided into two sections of campsites.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing
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French Creek offers scenic lakeside camping with excellent boating and fishing opportunities at Lake Cascade. Campers praise the well-separated sites with good shade and clean facilities.
Wildlife alert: Red Fox, Muskrat, Mountain Bluebird, North American Osprey, Pine Grosbeak, Downy Woodpecker, and Wandering Garter Snake observed in the area.
Insider tips for French Creek: Book early — this is a popular federal campground Most sites accommodate 2 vehicles, useful for groups with multiple rigs Upper French Creek area offers additional scenic spots beyond main campground
Skip French Creek if: You need RV hookups — only electric hookups available, suitable for self-contained RVs only. You're visiting outside May-October — seasonal closure.
Best time to visit French Creek: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Big Flat (Indian Valley, ID), Cabin Creek (Council, ID), Amanita (CASCADE, ID), Sagehen Creek (EMMETT, ID).
Cell Phone Coverage at French Creek
Cell signal at French Creek (CASCADE, ID): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
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.
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.The campground is divided into two sections of campsites.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground
Most sites accommodate 2 vehicles, useful for groups with multiple rigs
Upper French Creek area offers additional scenic spots beyond main campground
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
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.
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- 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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