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Warm Lake Campground

πŸ“Œ Warm Lake And Deadwood Res Area πŸ“ 44.652007,-115.656495 β›° 5,359 ft
Warm Lake Campground
Warm Lake is about one and a half miles long and a half mile wide with an elevation of almost 5300 feet. Warm Lake Campground is the "original" campground in the area. It is located next to the historic Warm Lake Lodge which has been in operation since 1911. The campground is set in a mature ponderosa pine forest and Chipmunk Creek wanders by. Warm Lake is a quarter mile from the campground. This is a very popular place to camp!

Amenities

Campsites
There are 12 Tent / RV camping sites. The road and driveways are dirt. Each site has a picnic table, grill and fire ring.
Water
There is a hand pump equipped well available for drinking water.
Restroom
Yes, a vault style outhouse.
Firewood
Firewood can be purchased at Warm Lake Lodge.
Pets
Pets are ok but must be on a leash.
Picnic Area
Picnicking can be done at the beaches along the north side of Warm lake.
Handicap Access
The outhouse is handicap accessible.
RV Dump Site
There is no dumping station in the Warm Lake area. There is one in Cascade, Idaho.
Host On-Site
Yes.
Phone Service
There is a pay phone at Warm Lake Lodge and probably another at Northshore Lodge, but we had no cell reception on our AT phones.
Garbage Services
Yes, bear resistant dumpsters are available.

Recreation

Fishing
Warm Lake holds several species of trout and can be fished from either the shore or by boat.
Boating
There are at least two boat ramps with docks available and boats can be rented from both Warm Lake Lodge and North Shore Lodge. Boating is allowed but I have seen no water skiing on Warm Lake.
Swimming
Swimming is allowed at several locations along the lake.
Recreation
There is camping, fishing, boating, canoeing, wildlife viewing and more at Warm Lake.
Wildlife
There are bear! We have heard them stealing a cooler from our next door camper. Use caution with your food and dispose of your garbage, please. There are also deer and moose!

Fees & Reservations

Fee Schedule
For 2010 the fee schedule was $15.00 per site.
Reservations
7 sites are reservable at recreation.gov. There are 5 first come, first serve sites. If you are counting on one of these, you had best get there early or they will be taken! We arrived on a Thursday evening and there were no sites available anywhere around Warm Lake.
Fees & Res.
7 sites are reservable at recreation.gov. There are 5 first come, first serve sites. If you are counting on one of these, you had best get there early or they will be taken! We arrived on a Thursday evening and there were no sites available anywhere around Warm Lake. For 2010 the fee schedule was $15.00 per site.

Getting There

From Cascade, Idaho, travel north on Hwy 55 a half mile out of town to make a right hand turn onto Warm Lake Rd. Warm Lake is almost 26 miles and will be on your right. The road into Shoreline Campground and Northshore Lodge is first. Warm Lake Campground and Warm Lake Lodge turn off is just a quarter mile on up the road.

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