Can you reserve a site at Amanita?

Yes, Amanita is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Amanita have?

11 sites in total, of which 6 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Amanita?

40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Amanita?

Yes, pets are allowed at Amanita.

Amanita, Idaho — 6 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Amanita Campground is located next to scenic Lake Cascade in west-central Idaho. It is near the town of Donnelly, at an elevation of 4,850 feet. Boating, fishing, swimming and hiking are popular activities in this scenic region.

Recreation

Lake Cascade offers excellent opportunities for boating, water skiing, canoeing, windsurfing and sailing. Anglers enjoy casting for rainbow trout, coho salmon, smallmouth bass and perch. A boat ramp is located at the neighboring Rainbow Point Campground. Many hiking and ATV trails are in the area as well.

Facilities

This small campground contains single-family campsites, with picnic tables, campfire rings and grills. Some sites have lake views and shoreline access.

Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided, but there is no electricity at the campground. Roads and parking spurs within the facility are gravel. A campground host can be located at Rainbow Point Campground.

Natural Features

The campground is situated on the west shore of the lake, among a mixed-growth conifer forest that towers over the campground. Summer wildflowers are abundant in the area.

A wide variety of wildlife makes its home around the lake. Waterfowl and songbirds can also be seen in the area, as well as pelicans and bald eagles.

The facts

Season: Mid-May – Mid-September — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
6 bookable sites
11 sites in total, including non-bookable
Vehicles up to 40 ft
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: AMAN, MANAGEMENT SITES

Site types

6 Standard Nonelectric
5 Management

Amenities

Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.

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11 campsites at Amanita

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 1:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
002	AMAN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	8	🐾
003	AMAN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	8	🐾
004	AMAN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
006	AMAN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
007	AMAN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
009	AMAN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	8	🐾
XXX	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
XXX1	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—
XXX2	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—
XXX3	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—
XXX4	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—

Getting there

From Boise, Idaho, take Highway 55 north for 95 miles to Donnelly. Turn west on West Roseberry Road and travel 1.5 miles to Norwood Road. Turn south and continue one mile to Tamarack Falls Road. From there, turn west and go just over a mile to West Mountain Road. Turn south and go a mile to the campground.

44.70194, -116.13139 · 44°42'7.0"N 116°7'53.0"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in	3.2	2.4	3.2	2.3	2.3	1.5	0.5	0.5	1.1	1.8	3.0	3.8

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Amanita

Can you reserve a site at Amanita?: Yes, Amanita is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Amanita have?: 11 sites in total, of which 6 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Amanita?: 40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Amanita?: Yes, pets are allowed at Amanita.

Camping near Amanita

Rainbow Point 0.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Cabin Creek 7.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Paddy Flat Guard Station 10.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
French Creek 12 mi · Campground · we watch it
Kennally Creek 13.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Big Flat 15.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Lake Fork 17.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
North Fork Payette Rec Site 6.2 mi · Facility
Paddy Flat Camping Area 10.6 mi · Campground
Rapid Creek Camping Area 11.5 mi · Campground
French Creek Boat Docks 12 mi · Facility
Cascade Ranger District and Office 13.1 mi · Facility

Contact

Phone 208-382-7400
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Amanita