FRENCH CREEK
FRENCH CREEK
FRENCH CREEK
FRENCH CREEK
FRENCH CREEK

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.

Available sites

11 total sites

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Boating

Boating

Spring Summer Fall
Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round
Swimming

Swimming

Summer

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently closed

Campground Amenities

Water Access

Water Access

  • Beach Access
  • Lake Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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11 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 003, Loop: FREN RV
Pet Friendly · 15 ft wide · Gravel
🚐 004, Loop: FREN RV
Pet Friendly · 15 ft wide · Gravel
🚐 006, Loop: FREN RV
Pet Friendly · 20 ft wide · Gravel
🚐 008, Loop: FREN RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 010, Loop: UP RV
Pet Friendly · 15 ft wide · Gravel
🚐 011, Loop: UP RV
Pet Friendly · 15 ft wide · Gravel
🚐 012, Loop: UP RV
Pet Friendly · 15 ft wide · Gravel
🚐 015, Loop: UP RV
Pet Friendly · 20 ft wide · Gravel
🚐 017, Loop: UP RV
Pet Friendly · 15 ft wide · Gravel
🚐 019, Loop: UP RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 020, Loop: UP RV
Pet Friendly · 25 ft wide · Gravel

Reviews

103 reviews

Summary

AI generated

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.

Based on guest feedback

3.9

Overall rating

Based on 103 reviews

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5 stars 39.8% (41)
4 stars 30.1% (31)
3 stars 17.5% (18)
2 stars 6.8% (7)
1 star 5.8% (6)

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Shane T

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July 27, 2023 Stayed at: 010, Loop: UP

The campground is always clean and the camp hosts are amazing.

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Connor P

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July 27, 2023 Stayed at: 020, Loop: UP

Super clean campground with a friendly camp host.

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Shane T

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July 27, 2023 Stayed at: 010, Loop: UP

The campground is always clean and the camp hosts are amazing.

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Connor P

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July 27, 2023 Stayed at: 020, Loop: UP

Super clean campground with a friendly camp host.

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Elna A

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August 5, 2023 Stayed at: 011, Loop: UP

This is a nice campground! It was really buggy, but that’s to be expected when the lakeshore is as marshy as it was. Don’t expect stellar lake access — it exists, but it’s very swampy and not fit for launching a boat or hanging out. The campground itself was quiet and relatively clean. We spent two nights in two different spots, each of which had plenty of space and good tent pads. It’s nearby a pretty loud and dusty road, so not quiet. The camp hosts were not very friendly. Beware that lake access for hanging out or getting in the water is very limited all around Lake Cascade! But overall, it’s a beautiful spot and we had a nice weekend.

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Elna A

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August 5, 2023 Stayed at: 011, Loop: UP

This is a nice campground! It was really buggy, but that’s to be expected when the lakeshore is as marshy as it was. Don’t expect stellar lake access — it exists, but it’s very swampy and not fit for launching a boat or hanging out. The campground itself was quiet and relatively clean. We spent two nights in two different spots, each of which had plenty of space and good tent pads. It’s nearby a pretty loud and dusty road, so not quiet. The camp hosts were not very friendly. Beware that lake access for hanging out or getting in the water is very limited all around Lake Cascade! But overall, it’s a beautiful spot and we had a nice weekend.

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Kyle B

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August 20, 2023 Stayed at: 003, Loop: FREN

Lower French creek is not anywhere I would ever go. This is where our original spot was. Upon arrival the camp host dog came out running around us barking. The host could not recall her dog and it ran around flared up barking at my kids and tried getting in the truck where my wife and dog was. At this point I asked the host if we could switch spots because of her dog. She seemed offended but said I could go look for any first come spots. We found a beautiful spot at the upper grounds. The host was the main issue with our visit.

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Kyle B

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August 20, 2023 Stayed at: 003, Loop: FREN

Lower French creek is not anywhere I would ever go. This is where our original spot was. Upon arrival the camp host dog came out running around us barking. The host could not recall her dog and it ran around flared up barking at my kids and tried getting in the truck where my wife and dog was. At this point I asked the host if we could switch spots because of her dog. She seemed offended but said I could go look for any first come spots. We found a beautiful spot at the upper grounds. The host was the main issue with our visit.

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Ileana N

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June 17, 2024 Stayed at: 011, Loop: UP

French creek is a great spot, the downside is there is little to no lake access there for swimming. The water at dock nearby was gross and very buggy. It’s also located next to the road so there are consistently cars passing through (even during the middle of the night). Hosts were very nice & walked the campground frequently. Scenery is beautiful

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Ileana N

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June 17, 2024 Stayed at: 011, Loop: UP

French creek is a great spot, the downside is there is little to no lake access there for swimming. The water at dock nearby was gross and very buggy. It’s also located next to the road so there are consistently cars passing through (even during the middle of the night). Hosts were very nice & walked the campground frequently. Scenery is beautiful

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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.

Nearest town

Cascade, ID - 9 mi

About 18 min to downtown

Policies & Rules

General

  • 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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Last updated: October 23, 2026

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