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Penny Springs Campground
Overview:
Penny Spring Campground is a treat for campers who enjoy the great outdoors in a remote area.
Near enough to enjoy the Warm Lake area, but also a quiet spot out of the summer crouds, Penny Springs offers plenty of relaxing under the pine forest canopy.
In the late summer months, visitors enjoy picking huckleberries and viewing trails covered in wildflowers.
Recreation:
Catch a fish in the nearby stream, view the wildlife and enjoy a picnic with friends.
Don"t forget your Motor Vehicle Use Map of the Cascade Ranger District.
It is your guide to open roads and trails designated for hiking, biking, horseriding and ATV riding in the area.
At a Glance
| Operational Hours: | May – September – (or until closed by snow) |
|---|---|
| Reservations: | No reservations are necessary. This campground is first come, first serve. |
| Fees: | There are 4 campsites. This is not a fee campground. |
| Closest Towns: | Cascade, Idaho |
| Information Center: | Facilities: The campsites have a fire ring, grill, picnic table and vault toilet. |
General Information
Directions:From Boise, Idaho, travel approximately 80 miles north on State Highway 55 to Cascade, Idaho.
From Cascade, Idaho, travel 1 mile north on State Highway 55 to the Forest Highway 22 (Warm Lake Highway) turnoff.
Turn east and travel approximately 23 miles to the intersection of Forest Highway 22 and Forest Service (FS) road 474.
Proceed north along FS road 474, approximately 4 miles to Penny Springs Campground.
General Notes:
The Cupp Corral Trailhead is a half-acre signed site with no amenities. Serves Dollar Creek Ridge (#014) and Dollar Creek Way (#114) trails. Located near Penny Springs Campground.
The Dollar Creek Ridge Trailhead is a half-acre signed site with no amenities. Serves Dollar Creek Ridge (#014) and Dollar Creek Way (#114) trails. Located near Penny Springs Campground.
Activities
Campground Camping
There are 4 campsites.
Lake and Pond Fishing
Enjoy a stop at Warm Lake on your way to the campground and try your luck fishing for kokanee and several species of trout including rainbow, brook, lake, and bull.
River and Stream Fishing
Enjoy fishing the South Fork Salmon River for salmon, steelhead, whitefish, bull trout and cutthroat trout.
Big Game Hunting
Check with the Idaho Fish and Game for hunting opportunities in the area.