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First comebooking
Jun–Sepbest months
About Blue Heron Campground
Twelve first-come campsites; only D and E have designated RV parking, and camping in vehicles is prohibited elsewhere. All sites have tables, fire rings and charcoal grills; water and restrooms are available.
- Fees: Fee
- Managed by: Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation
- Where: 1 mi southwest of Cascade, ID · 44.4935, -116.0548
Amenities:
ToiletsDrinking waterPicnic tablesGrillsTents allowedRVs allowedMotorhomes allowed
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
33°15°Jan
38°16°Feb
46°22°Mar
53°28°Apr
63°35°May
71°41°Jun
83°47°Jul
82°45°Aug
72°38°Sep
57°30°Oct
41°23°Nov
32°15°Dec
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–Apr.
See Blue Heron Campground from above
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell Boat Ramp | ATV road | 1.5 mi | 0.7 mi |
| Brush Creek | ATV road | 2.0 mi | 7.1 mi |
| Skein Lake | Horse | 2.5 mi | 1.4 mi |
| Willow Spur | Horse, ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 2.5 mi | 0.9 mi |
| Campbell Creek | Horse | 2.6 mi | 3.7 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Cell signal
Verizon 5G · AT&T 4G · T-Mobile 5G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.Night sky: Truly dark
The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.RV essentials
Dump station: 1.4 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Snowbank Group Campground 0.2 mi
- Big Sage Campground 0.6 mi
- Sage Bluff Campground 0.8 mi
- Aspen Valley RV Park 1.2 mi
- Arrowhead RV Park & Campground 1.4 mi
- Alpine RV & Campground 1.6 mi