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Sherrie K
VerifiedAugust 24, 2020 Stayed at: 008, Loop: FREN
description of site was not accurate, you could not go to the water as the dock was broken. Road back to site was terrible.
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About French Creek
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 4.9 ft. Boating, fishing, swimming and hiking are popular activities in this scenic region.
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003, Loop: FREN
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Pet Friendly · 15 ft wide · Gravel
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004, Loop: FREN
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Pet Friendly · 15 ft wide · Gravel
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006, Loop: FREN
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Pet Friendly · 20 ft wide · Gravel
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008, Loop: FREN
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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010, Loop: UP
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Pet Friendly · 15 ft wide · Gravel
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011, Loop: UP
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Pet Friendly · 15 ft wide · Gravel
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012, Loop: UP
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Pet Friendly · 15 ft wide · Gravel
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015, Loop: UP
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Pet Friendly · 20 ft wide · Gravel
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017, Loop: UP
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Pet Friendly · 15 ft wide · Gravel
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019, Loop: UP
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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020, Loop: UP
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Pet Friendly · 25 ft wide · Gravel
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003, Loop: FREN
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Pet Friendly · 15 ft wide · Gravel
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004, Loop: FREN
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Pet Friendly · 15 ft wide · Gravel
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006, Loop: FREN
RV
Pet Friendly · 20 ft wide · Gravel
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008, Loop: FREN
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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010, Loop: UP
RV
Pet Friendly · 15 ft wide · Gravel
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011, Loop: UP
RV
Pet Friendly · 15 ft wide · Gravel
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012, Loop: UP
RV
Pet Friendly · 15 ft wide · Gravel
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015, Loop: UP
RV
Pet Friendly · 20 ft wide · Gravel
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017, Loop: UP
RV
Pet Friendly · 15 ft wide · Gravel
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019, Loop: UP
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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020, Loop: UP
RV
Pet Friendly · 25 ft wide · Gravel
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Reviews
103 reviews
Summary
French Creek campground offers a charming and well-maintained environment with friendly hosts and clean bathrooms, making it a pleasant place for camping. Many visitors enjoyed the spaciousness of the sites, particularly those with creek access, and appreciated the peaceful atmosphere despite some close proximity to other campers. However, some reviews noted issues with bugs and darkness, as well as concerns about wildlife interactions, which may affect comfort for some families.
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5 stars
39.8% (41)
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30.1% (31)
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Sherrie K
VerifiedAugust 24, 2020 Stayed at: 008, Loop: FREN
description of site was not accurate, you could not go to the water as the dock was broken. Road back to site was terrible.
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Zenda H
VerifiedAugust 29, 2020 Stayed at: 006, Loop: FREN
It was nice and cool in the evening and not too warm in the day. Loved the camp spot. All campers were friendly and quiet
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Zenda H
VerifiedAugust 29, 2020 Stayed at: 006, Loop: FREN
It was nice and cool in the evening and not too warm in the day. Loved the camp spot. All campers were friendly and quiet
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Mark S
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2020 Stayed at: 020, Loop: UP
💗💗💗 THANK YOU RECREATION.GOV FOR MAKING THIS CAMPSITE RESERVABLE!! WE NEVER WOULD HAVE FOUND IT, OR DRIVEN 1,600 mi TO VISIT, IF WE COULDN'T HAVE MADE ADVANCE RESERVATIONS!!! 💗💗💗
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Mark S
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2020 Stayed at: 020, Loop: UP
💗💗💗 THANK YOU RECREATION.GOV FOR MAKING THIS CAMPSITE RESERVABLE!! WE NEVER WOULD HAVE FOUND IT, OR DRIVEN 1,600 mi TO VISIT, IF WE COULDN'T HAVE MADE ADVANCE RESERVATIONS!!! 💗💗💗
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Rodrigo G
VerifiedMay 23, 2021 Stayed at: 010, Loop: UP
Good place to reserve camps
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Rodrigo G
VerifiedMay 23, 2021 Stayed at: 010, Loop: UP
Good place to reserve camps
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Jonathan P
VerifiedJune 5, 2021 Stayed at: 004, Loop: FREN
Great little campground. Really not much for kids to do but for Adults its nice and relaxing. Not sure why there is a camp host. Pretty much useless. They don't do anything but sit in camper. They didn't go thru and make sure sites were clean when people left. They were just old and grumpy.
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Jonathan P
VerifiedJune 5, 2021 Stayed at: 004, Loop: FREN
Great little campground. Really not much for kids to do but for Adults its nice and relaxing. Not sure why there is a camp host. Pretty much useless. They don't do anything but sit in camper. They didn't go thru and make sure sites were clean when people left. They were just old and grumpy.
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Location & Directions for French Creek
P.O. Box 696, Cascade, ID 83611 United States
Elevation: 1,482 ft
Getting There
From Boise, Idaho, travel north on Highway 55 for 85 mi to Cascade. Turn west on Old State Highway and go a half-mile to Lakeshore Drive. Turn south and travel 3 mi to West Mountain Road. Turn west and follow the road 5 mi to the campground.
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- Idaho OHV Safety Message
- Bears frequent the area; please keep a clean camp and be bear aware
- Some first-come, first-served sites may also be available
- Click here for more information on the Boise National Forest
- Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
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