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French Creek

Boise National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundBoise National ForestIdaho⭐ 3.9 (48)
French Creek
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French Creek in Idaho takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. Popular campgrounds like this often book out months ahead, but sites reopen whenever a camper cancels. Set a free CampSage cancellation alert and we'll email you the moment one frees up.

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 4,850 feet. Boating, fishing, swimming and hiking are popular activities in this scenic region.The campground is divided into two sections of campsites. Some are located on the east side of West Mountain Road, closer to the lakeshore and with beautiful lake views. Other sites are o

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We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

Ratings

3.9★★★★☆48 ratings
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❓ French Creek FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at French Creek?

French Creek in Idaho takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How can I get a spot at French Creek when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like French Creek often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. Add your email to the alert on this page and CampSage will start watching French Creek and email you free the moment a cancellation opens up.

Is French Creek a good campground?

French Creek holds an average rating of 3.9/5 from 48 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Where is French Creek located?

French Creek is located in Boise National Forest, Idaho. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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