Crown Point Campground

📌 Cascade Area 📍 44.526004,-116.055182 ⛰ 4,840 ft

Crown Point Campground is part of the Lake Cascade State Park which has more than 200 campsites in several locations around Lake Cascade. It is set on the eastern shore of Cascade Lake only a mile from Cascade, Idaho, and is covered with a mature forest. The area has small rolling hills with some large boulders scattered about. The shore is sandy which makes for a nice beach. There is a set of mooring docks for your boat and parking if you want to bring your boat and trailer back to the campground at night. Crown Point Campground is a very pleasant campground which strikes a certain balance between the highly developed park like setting and primitive camping.

Amenities

Campsites

Crown Point has 29 tent / RV campsites which includes the host site. The host is in campsite 5. Campsites 8 and 9 are ADA equipped.

Water

Water is available through a pressurized system with faucets in several locations.

Restroom

There are four vault style outhouses scattered about Crown Point campground. All of them were clean and well stocked.

Electricity

No.

Firewood

There is a firewood stand which runs on the "honor" system. Firewood is $6.00 per bundle.

Pets

Pets are allowed but must be kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet in length.

Picnic Area

No.

Handicap Access

Yes, outhouses and campsites 8 and 9.

RV Dump Site

There is a free RV dump station at Van Wyck Park on the edge of Cascade, Idaho.

Host On-Site

At the time of our review, Ron and Sharon, along with "Badger" were the camp hosts.

Nearest Shower

Ridgeview Loop in Lake Cascade State Park.

Nearest Laundry

Cascade, Idaho

Phone Service

We had good reception with our ATT cell phones. There is no pay phone at the campground.

Garbage Services

There is garbage service available. Please use it and use caution with your food storage to avoid attracting bears.

Recreation

Fishing

Lake Cascade offers fishing for trout, perch, large and small mouth bass, and Northern Pikeminnow. Check the regulations here.

Boating

There is a mooring dock at Crown Point Campground near campsite 1. To get your boat in the water, use the ramp at Van Wyck Park.

Swimming

There is a nice beach and many people swim, but keep in mind there is no lifeguard so swimming is at your own risk.

Hiking

There is a hiking trail starting near the entrance of the campground.

Recreation

Camping, hiking Crown Point Trail, fishing, boating, swimming, sunbathing and playing on the beach are enjoyed at Crown Point Campground. Crown Point Trail is about 2.5 miles long leading north along the shore of Cascade Lake. Check out our hike to Skein and Raft Lakes.

Wildlife

There are deer, fox, squirrel and birds. There is a bear warning, however, and I was told there has not been any trouble at the campground in recent years.

Fees & Reservations

Fee Schedule

The single campsites are $14.84 per day including sales tax. Campsite 10 is a "companion" site (double) and is $29.68 including tax. Your extra vehicle costs another $8.48 per day. The day use fee is $5.00. There is also notice of an additional fee if the ranger has to collect from you.

Reservations

According to reserveamerica.com Crown Point loop is a "walk-in" only loop. Which mean you may not reserve these campsites.

Fees & Res.

For fees and campsite availibility follow this link. On March 29, 2025 I found I could reserve a campsite mid-week in June for $32 minus $5 as an Idaho resident. However by the time you add the fees and tax the one day total was $43.32. That's a lot of money for a place to park with a picnic table and fire ring, no electricity or sewer.

Getting There

From Cascade, Idaho, take Highway 55 North toward McCall, Idaho. Just out of town you pass a building that looks like a church; turn left onto Vista Point Blvd. Crown Point Campground is 1.0 miles west on Vista Point.

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This information is accurate as of the date of the review.