Warm Lake

Boise National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: CASCADE, ID, ID

Price: From $20 per night

Price range: $20–$40 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (36 reviews)

Season: May through October

Warm Lake Campground is near the eastern shore of beautiful Warm Lake, at an elevation of 5,300 feet. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing, swimming, hiking and viewing local wildlife. This small campground provides campsites equipped with a picnic table, campfire ring and grill.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch

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

Warm Lake Campground offers excellent fishing for multiple trout species and water recreation including boating and swimming at a scenic 5,300-foot elevation. The campground is well-maintained with basic amenities and close proximity to Billy Rice Swim Beach and Warm Lake Lodge.

Wildlife alert: Gray wolves, mule deer, and American elk inhabit the area; also garter snakes and common bird species including mountain bluebirds and nuthatches.

Insider tips for Warm Lake: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with only 7 sites Bring a self-contained RV; most sites have no hookups despite electric hookup amenities being listed Fishing opportunities available for cutthroat, rainbow, lake, and bull trout

Skip Warm Lake if: You need full RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites. You're visiting outside May through October — campground is seasonal. You prefer larger campgrounds — only 7 sites available.

Best time to visit Warm Lake: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Nearby campgrounds: Shoreline (CASCADE, ID), Picnic Point (Id) (CASCADE, ID), Stolle Meadows Cabin (CASCADE, ID), Penn Basin (Cascade, ID).

Cell Phone Coverage at Warm Lake

Cell signal at Warm Lake (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 (36 reviews)From $20/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Warm Lake Campground is near the eastern shore of beautiful Warm Lake, at an elevation of 5,300 feet. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing, swimming, hiking and viewing local wildlife. This small campground provides campsites equipped with a picnic table, campfire ring and grill.

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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
Max RV60 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
Pull-throughsAvailable
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking WaterBoat Launch
Recreation
Picnic TablesElectric Hookups
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsFishing

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 full RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites✕ You're visiting outside May through October — campground is seasonal✕ You prefer larger campgrounds — only 7 sites available

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a popular federal campground with only 7 sites

Bring a self-contained RV; most sites have no hookups despite electric hookup amenities being listed

Fishing opportunities available for cutthroat, rainbow, lake, and bull trout

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during these months only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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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 wolves, mule deer, and American elk inhabit the area; also garter snakes and common bird species including mountain bluebirds and nuthatches.

Location

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

From Boise, Idaho, travel 85 miles north on Highway 55 to Cascade. Turn east on Warm Lake Highway and travel 25 miles to Forest Road 579KA. Turn south and travel a short distance to the campground.

Campground entrance

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Community

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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

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Warm Lake cost per night?+
Warm Lake costs $20–$40 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Warm Lake open?+
Warm Lake is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Warm Lake have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Warm Lake?+
Warm Lake can accommodate RVs up to 60 feet.
How do I make reservations at Warm Lake?+
Warm Lake 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 Warm Lake?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Warm Lake is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Warm Lake open, and what are check-in times?+
Warm Lake is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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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
api.inaturalist.org
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
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
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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$20 /night★ 4 (36)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Penn Basin

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