Cascade, ID

Ice Hole Campground

Availability

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About this spot

Overview

The Ice Hole Campground offers 10 campsites in a peaceful, remote setting near mountain slopes covered in dense pine forest. Peak season for the campground is typically early June through late September. It can be accessed by most vehicles; however the road is narrow and may be rough in spots.

Recreation

The campground is near several trailheads into the Frank Church - River of No Return Wilderness. Check on the Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) for non-motorized and motorized trails. The area is a popular destination for hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians.  The South Fork Salmon River and Johnson Creek offer opportunities for fishing. Berry picking and hunting are popular pastimes in season.

Facilities

1 vault toilet

Natural Features

The campground sits in a pretty mountain meadow a stone's throw from scenic Johnson Creek, a tributary of the South Fork Salmon River. Wildlife watchers may see deer, elk, bear and moose. Bald eagles are often spotted soaring overhead.

Nearby Attractions

The tiny community of Yellow Pine is just north of the campground and offers limited services. The popular Yellow Pine Music & Harmonica Festival is held annually in August.

Charges & Cancellations

Non-refundable

Typical weather

Johnson Creek

Average water temperature
Average water temperature for Johnson Creek, January through DecemberEach point shows the monthly average water temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.34°JJanuary: average water temperature 34°F34°FFebruary: average water temperature 34°F37°MMarch: average water temperature 37°F39°AApril: average water temperature 39°F41°MMay: average water temperature 41°F45°JJune: average water temperature 45°F56°JJuly: average water temperature 56°F54°AAugust: average water temperature 54°F50°SSeptember: average water temperature 50°F41°OOctober: average water temperature 41°F36°NNovember: average water temperature 36°F34°DDecember: average water temperature 34°F

Water: Water Quality Portal — 28 field-sample stations

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