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Campsites
There are 22 campsites. All are RV or tent camping. Each have a paved driveway, picnic table and fire ring with attached grill.
Water
Poison Creek Campground has a pressurized water system with good pressure and taste.
Restroom
There are three restrooms in Poison Creek Campground; one vault style outhouse near the boat ramp/day use area, another on the north end of the campground, and a new flushing toilet in the shower facility located in the center of the campground.
Electricity
Each campsite is equipped with electricity.
Firewood
Firewood is available through a vendor's stand near the host for $6.00 per bundle. There was a rumor ice would be for sale during the hot summer days through the host.
Pets
Pets are allowed but must be kept on a leash or caged.
Picnic Area
There is a small picnic area near the boat ramp.
Handicap Access
Poison Creek Campground is handicap accessible with three handicap equipped sites; 235, 236 and 237.
RV Dump Site
If you need to dump your RV waste, there is an RV dumping station on the north end of West Mountain Campground.
Host On-Site
There is a host on site. They normally work one campground from the season's opening until mid July. They move to another campground for the remainder of the season so you never know who your host will be.
Phone Service
We had service with our ATT phones but there is no pay phone in the campground.
Garbage Services
Garbage service is available throughout the campground.
Fishing
Fishing is available in Cascade Lake from the bank or by boat. Species include trout, large and small mouth bass, perch and Northern Pikeminnow.
Boating
Boating is a favorite activity here and Poison Creek Campground has a boat ramp and handling docks. One will need to remove their boat at night or beach it near your campsite as mooring at the dock is not allowed.
Swimming
Swim at your own risk as there is no lifeguard, however, you will find many people splashing and swimming on any hot day.
Recreation
Recreational activities include camping, fishing, swimming, water skiing, jet skiing, hiking, sun bathing, photography and watching wildlife.
Wildlife
One could see deer, elk, black bear and many smaller animals in this area. There are many species of bird to watch along the shore and in the woods.
Fee Schedule
Singles campsites are $27.56 per day which includes tax. Your extra vehicle will be another $8.48. There are no double campsites in Poison Creek Campground. The group shelter was $79.50 per day for 2011 and the day use area is $5.00. To enter the park, you will be charged $5.00 per car so if you are going to use the showers, plan on $5.00 per car and $3.00 per person.
Reservations
Campsites may be reserved through www.reserveamerica.com as a loop in Lake Cascade State Park.
Fees & Res.
Campsites may be reserved through www.reserveamerica.com as a loop in Lake Cascade State Park. Singles campsites are $27.56 per day which includes tax. Your extra vehicle will be another $8.48. There are no double campsites in Poison Creek Campground. The group shelter was $79.50 per day for 2011 and the day use area is $5.00. To enter the park, you will be charged $5.00 per car so if you are going to use the showers, plan on $5.00 per car and $3.00 per person.
Poison Creek Campground
π Cascade Area
π 44.6696150, -116.1109640
β° 4,853 ft
Poison Creek Campground is set on the west shore of Cascade Lake at the foot of West Mountain and is a "loop" in Lake Cascade State Park. This is a park type setting with mowed lawns and trees scattered about. It has a boat ramp for access to the lake but it is not a mooring dock. One would need to beach their boat near their campsite. There is a large group shelter which may be reserved for your party events. The day use area is by the boat ramp and has a few tables scattered along the shore.
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