Campsite of the Week: Poison Creek Campground

By Roger Phillips, The Idaho Statesman, Boise

Jun. 21–Poison Creek Campground on Lake Cascade offers a pretty unusual camping experience. On one side of the campground is the lake, and the other side is Tamarack Resort.

You can camp and enjoy the recreation the resort has to offer, including hiking and lift-served mountain biking, as well as restaurants, grocery stores and other facilities. Act fast: The campground could be closed in the future and converted to a day-use facility. Camping would be moved to a different location.

Campsite of the Week

Activities: Boating and fishing on Lake Cascade, hiking, riding and exploring on nearby West Mountain.

Amenities: Boat ramp, vault and flush toilets, water, garbage service, day-use area with picnic shelter, boat rentals.

Wildlife: Lots of waterfowl on the lake.

Fees : $4 day use fee and $12 per night camping. No reservations.

Nearest place to get supplies: Tamarack or Donnelly.

Information: Call 208 382-6544.

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