Ice Hole Campground

Boise National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking

Location: Cascade, ID, ID

Price: From $10 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

The Ice Hole Campground offers 10 campsites in a peaceful, remote setting near mountain slopes covered in dense pine forest. Peak season for the campground is typically early June through late September. It can be accessed by most vehicles; however the road is narrow and may be rough in spots.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/ice-hole-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Ice Hole Campground offers 10 peaceful campsites in a remote setting near the Frank Church - River of No Return Wilderness with easy river access and a beautiful swimming hole, earning a perfect 5/5 rating from campers who praise its lack of crowds and well-maintained facilities.

Wildlife alert: Gray Wolf, Moose, American Pika, Red Fox, Western Tanager, Chipping Sparrow, Common Merganser, and Dusky Flycatcher have been documented within 8km of the campground.

Insider tips for Ice Hole Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand. Road is narrow and may be rough; check vehicle clearance before visiting. Newly renovated in 2019 with camping stove stands, sand areas for tents, and fire pits with built-in grills. Easy creek section available for kids and water sports like paddleboarding.

Skip Ice Hole Campground if: You need hookups — no hookups available at this campground.. You prefer RV camping — site types are tent-only.. You're visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only..

Best time to visit Ice Hole Campground: Early June - Late September — Peak season per RIDB; campground operates May through October with most activity during this window..

Nearby campgrounds: Johnson Creek Guard Station (Cascade, ID), Golden Gate Campground (ID), Yellow Pine Campground (Cascade, ID), Four Mile (McCall, ID).

Cell Phone Coverage at Ice Hole Campground

Cell signal at Ice Hole Campground (Cascade, ID): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

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.

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Cascade, ID, ID★ 4 (0 reviews)From $10/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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The Ice Hole Campground offers 10 campsites in a peaceful, remote setting near mountain slopes covered in dense pine forest. Peak season for the campground is typically early June through late September. It can be accessed by most vehicles; however the road is narrow and may be rough in spots.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsFishing
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need hookups — no hookups available at this campground.✕ You prefer RV camping — site types are tent-only.✕ You're visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with high demand.

Road is narrow and may be rough; check vehicle clearance before visiting.

Newly renovated in 2019 with camping stove stands, sand areas for tents, and fire pits with built-in grills.

Easy creek section available for kids and water sports like paddleboarding.

Best: Early June - Late September

Peak season per RIDB; campground operates May through October with most activity during this window.

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Gray Wolf, Moose, American Pika, Red Fox, Western Tanager, Chipping Sparrow, Common Merganser, and Dusky Flycatcher have been documented within 8km of the campground.

Location

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208-382-7400· Boise National Forest
Getting there →

From Boise, Idaho, travel north on State Highway 55 approximately 80 miles to Cascade, Idaho. From Cascade, Idaho, travel north on State Highway 55 only a short distance to the turnoff at the Warm Lake Road (Forest Highway 22). Proceed along Forest Highway 22 northeast approximately 25 miles. When you arrive in the Warm Lake area, Forest Highway 22 becomes Forest Service (FS) road 579. Continue east along FS road 579 until it intersects with the FS road 413, approximately 10 miles. Turn north on

Campground entrance

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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.
  • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Ice Hole Campground cost per night?+
Ice Hole Campground costs $10 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Ice Hole Campground open?+
Ice Hole Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Ice Hole Campground have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Ice Hole Campground?+
Ice Hole Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Ice Hole Campground?+
Ice Hole Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Ice Hole Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Ice Hole Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Ice Hole Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Ice Hole Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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●Data sources on this page
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recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$10 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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