Penn Basin
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 Penn Basin Campground near Landmark, Idaho, offers 6 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, Fishing
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Penn Basin offers 6 secluded campsites in a remote mountain setting with dense pine forest near Cascade, ID. The area is popular for hiking, mountain biking, fishing, and wildlife viewing, with campers noting it's great for viewing mule deer and bull elk.
Wildlife alert: Mule deer, columbian ground squirrel, American red squirrel, red fox, Canada jay, cassin's finch, white-crowned sparrow, western tanager
Insider tips for Penn Basin: Book early—this is a federal campground with only 6 sites and high demand Elevation exceeds 7000 feet; dress appropriately for mountain weather conditions Check Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) for trail options for hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian use
Skip Penn Basin if: You need hookups—no hookups available at most sites. You visit outside May through October—campground operates seasonally. You have a large RV—road is narrow and may be rough in spots.
Best time to visit Penn Basin: June-September — Peak season per RIDB. Elevation above 7000 feet requires appropriate seasonal clothing; official season runs May through October..
Nearby campgrounds: Warm Lake (CASCADE, ID), Picnic Point (Id) (CASCADE, ID), Stolle Meadows Cabin (CASCADE, ID), Boundary Creek Campground (Challis, ID).
Cell Phone Coverage at Penn Basin
Cell signal at Penn Basin (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.
The Penn Basin Campground near Landmark, Idaho, offers 6 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.
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 and high demand
Elevation exceeds 7000 feet; dress appropriately for mountain weather conditions
Check Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) for trail options for hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian use
Peak season per RIDB. Elevation above 7000 feet requires appropriate seasonal clothing; official season runs May through October.
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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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). Take Forest Highway 22 northeast approximately 25 miles. When you arrive within the Warm Lake area, Forest Highway 22 becomes Forest Service (FS) Road 579. Continue east on the FS Road 579 until it intersects with the FS Road 413, approximately 10 miles. Turn south at the
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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.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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