Yellow Pine 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 Yellow Pine Campground offers 14 sites 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

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

Yellow Pine Campground offers 14 peaceful tent sites in a remote setting near the Frank Church - River of No Return Wilderness with access to multiple trailheads. Google reviewers consistently rate it 4.7/5 stars, praising it as an awesome campground for outdoor enthusiasts.

Wildlife alert: Red Fox, Columbian Ground Squirrel, Tree Swallow, Western Tanager, Chipping Sparrow, and Common Merganser have been documented within 8km of the campground.

Insider tips for Yellow Pine Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 14 sites and high demand. Check the Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) for trail options before your visit. Road access is possible for most vehicles but is narrow and rough in spots; drive cautiously.

Skip Yellow Pine Campground if: You need hookups — no hookups are available at most sites.. You're visiting outside May through October — seasonal operations only.. You prefer developed campgrounds — this is a remote, primitive facility..

Best time to visit Yellow Pine Campground: Early June to Late September — Peak season according to RIDB official description; campground operates May through October..

Nearby campgrounds: Golden Gate Campground (ID), Johnson Creek Guard Station (Cascade, ID), Ice Hole Campground (Cascade, ID), Camp Creek (McCall, ID).

Cell Phone Coverage at Yellow Pine Campground

Cell signal at Yellow Pine 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 Yellow Pine Campground offers 14 sites 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 Rings
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Fishing

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 are available at most sites.✕ You're visiting outside May through October — seasonal operations only.✕ You prefer developed campgrounds — this is a remote, primitive facility.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with only 14 sites and high demand.

Check the Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) for trail options before your visit.

Road access is possible for most vehicles but is narrow and rough in spots; drive cautiously.

Best: Early June to Late September

Peak season according to RIDB official description; campground operates May through October.

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: Red Fox, Columbian Ground Squirrel, Tree Swallow, Western Tanager, Chipping Sparrow, and Common Merganser 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). Take Forest Highway 22 northeast approximately 25 miles. When you arrive at the Warm Lake area, Forest Highway 22 become the 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 the FS

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 Yellow Pine Campground cost per night?+
Yellow Pine Campground costs $10 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Yellow Pine Campground open?+
Yellow Pine Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Yellow Pine Campground have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Yellow Pine Campground?+
Yellow Pine Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Yellow Pine Campground?+
Yellow Pine 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 Yellow Pine Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Yellow Pine Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Yellow Pine Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Yellow Pine 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
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
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
api.sunrise-sunset.org
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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$10 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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