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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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    LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

    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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    at campground coordinates

    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.

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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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    Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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    iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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    RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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    $20 /night★ 4 (36)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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    FAQ
    How much does Warm Lake cost per night?+
    What season is Warm Lake open?+
    Does Warm Lake have hookups?+
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    Nearby Campgrounds

    Shoreline

    CASCADE, ID

    From $20/night

    Picnic Point (Id)

    CASCADE, ID

    From $15/night

    Stolle Meadows Cabin

    CASCADE, ID

    From $80/night

    Penn Basin

    Cascade, ID

    From $10/night

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