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Dayne L
VerifiedAugust 21, 2022 Stayed at: 008, Loop: FREN
Access to lake was not ideal. Not good for small children. Our campsite was right next to the road so loud and dusty.
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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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Based on 103 reviews
5 stars
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steve k
VerifiedAugust 19, 2022 Stayed at: 004, Loop: FREN
The camp hosts were very friendly and toilets were clean. The campground was quiet.
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steve k
VerifiedAugust 19, 2022 Stayed at: 004, Loop: FREN
The camp hosts were very friendly and toilets were clean. The campground was quiet.
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Christopher G
VerifiedAugust 2, 2022 Stayed at: 008, Loop: FREN
Cute little park next to the lake along the French creek. Sheep herds will go by the camp almost daily
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Christopher G
VerifiedAugust 2, 2022 Stayed at: 008, Loop: FREN
Cute little park next to the lake along the French creek. Sheep herds will go by the camp almost daily
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Guy S
VerifiedJuly 29, 2022 Stayed at: 010, Loop: UP
Great campground but....
It's close to the graveled road and our campsite was continually dusty from vehicles, ATV's, motorcycles and Side-by-Sides racing by. And of course, the noise. The section of road along the campground needs to be oiled to keep the dust down, and a lower speed limit needs to be put in place. in addition, the parking on site #12 was very uneven, tilting our trailer to the point we had to jerry-rig a platform on one side much higher than normal to level it. Aside from these minor inconveniences, we enjoyed the campground and location. I would recommend reserving a site higher up than ours that is more protected from noise and dust.
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Guy S
VerifiedJuly 29, 2022 Stayed at: 010, Loop: UP
Great campground but....
It's close to the graveled road and our campsite was continually dusty from vehicles, ATV's, motorcycles and Side-by-Sides racing by. And of course, the noise. The section of road along the campground needs to be oiled to keep the dust down, and a lower speed limit needs to be put in place. in addition, the parking on site #12 was very uneven, tilting our trailer to the point we had to jerry-rig a platform on one side much higher than normal to level it. Aside from these minor inconveniences, we enjoyed the campground and location. I would recommend reserving a site higher up than ours that is more protected from noise and dust.
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Stephen M
VerifiedJuly 27, 2022 Stayed at: 020, Loop: UP
Mid week camping was uncrowded, clean pit toilets and quiet. Mosquitoes were everywhere and aggressive. Fly population was also high. Bugs were worse than on same location two weeks earlier.
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Stephen M
VerifiedJuly 27, 2022 Stayed at: 020, Loop: UP
Mid week camping was uncrowded, clean pit toilets and quiet. Mosquitoes were everywhere and aggressive. Fly population was also high. Bugs were worse than on same location two weeks earlier.
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Jan G
VerifiedJuly 3, 2022 Stayed at: 020, Loop: UP
excellent location, camping place is very quiet and surrounded by trees
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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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