Can you reserve a site at French Creek?

Yes, French Creek is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at French Creek?

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

Are pets allowed at French Creek?

Yes, pets are allowed at French Creek.

French Creek, Idaho — 21 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

French Creek 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. Many hiking and biking trails are in the area as well.

Facilities

The campground is divided into two sections of campsites. Some are located on the east side of West Mountain Road, closer to the lakeshore and with beautiful lake views. Other sites are on the west side of the road, on a hillside above the lake. A few of these sites have partial lake views. Some also have stairs from the parking spur to the campsite.

Campsites are equipped with a table and campfire ring. 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.

Natural Features

The campground is situated on the western shore of Lake Cascade and on the banks of French Creek. A forest of mixed conifers covers the campground, providing ample shade. Thimbleberry and huckleberry plants are abundant throughout the upper reaches of the campground.

A wide variety of wildlife makes its home around the lake. Waterfowl and songbirds are abundant, as well as pelicans and bald eagles.

The facts

Season: Mid-May – Mid-September — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
21 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 45 ft
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: FREN, UP

Site types

21 Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Shade
Pets allowed

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

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21 campsites at French Creek

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 1:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	FREN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾
002	FREN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
003	FREN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
004	FREN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
005	FREN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	8	🐾
006	FREN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
007	FREN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
008	FREN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	8	🐾
009	UP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	8	🐾
010	UP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
011	UP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
012	UP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
013	UP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
014	UP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
015	UP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	8	🐾
016	UP	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8	🐾
017	UP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	8	🐾
018	UP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	8	🐾
019	UP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	8	🐾
020	UP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
021	UP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	8	🐾

Getting there

From Boise, Idaho, travel north on Highway 55 for 85 miles to Cascade. Turn west on Old State Highway and go a half-mile to Lakeshore Drive. Turn south and travel 3 miles to West Mountain Road. Turn west and follow the road 5 miles to the campground.

44.52833, -116.10833 · 44°31'42.0"N 116°6'30.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 82°F in Jul, down to 32°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	32	37	45	53	63	70	82	82	73	58	42	32
Low °F	15	17	24	30	37	43	48	47	40	31	25	16
Precip in	3.0	2.5	2.6	2.0	2.1	1.8	0.5	0.4	1.0	1.7	2.6	3.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3 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 French Creek

Can you reserve a site at French Creek?: Yes, French Creek is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does French Creek have?: 21 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at French Creek?: 45 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at French Creek?: Yes, pets are allowed at French Creek.

Camping near French Creek

Big Flat 7.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Cabin Creek 11.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Amanita 12 mi · Campground · we watch it
Rainbow Point 12.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Sagehen Creek 13.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Antelope (Boise National Forest, ID) 13.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Eastside 13.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
French Creek Boat Docks 0.1 mi · Facility
Cascade Ranger District and Office 3.2 mi · Facility
Sage Hen Nature Trail Trailhead 13.7 mi · Facility
Shady Pines Campground 13.8 mi · Campground
Cartwright Ridge Campground 14 mi · Campground

Contact

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

French Creek