Lake Cascade — Attraction in Cascade

We decided to walk on one of the trails here since it seemed most of the trails in the Boise National Forest were closed, we did not regret it! So glad we found this place! We took the Crown Point trail. We saw a single deer on our way in who found a buddy on our way out and crossed the trail right in front of us, it was a super neat experience! Also adorable chipmunks everywhere which were very mentally stimulating for one of my dogs who goes crazy for scent trails. Multiple offshoot paths that go to the lake banks/beaches which are wonderful to sit on and just listen to the wildlife. Better than any city spa you could possibly go to if you ask me! The views are breathtaking and unreal. The water is beautifully crystal clear but ice cold (like most northern water), I would have still swam in it if I had brought a swimsuit! It has mile markers along the trail so you know how far you have gone. Be sure to bring plenty of water to keep yourself hydrated! Thank you Cascade, ID for the...

This is a great place for any type of water sport. The lake tends to get a little windy in the afternoon plus all of the boat traffic makes the water a little choppy, if you're into water-skiing and like the glassy water, early morning or early evening is when I've found those perfect conditions. Especially early morning, just after sunrise and you're the first one on the water. Just you, your skis, mother nature and water as smooth as silk. The lake is not that deep, which is why the water is rough on breezy days. Opposed to Payette lake which is very deep on the north end past the narrows at almost 400' deep, maybe deeper. The lake doesn't cover as much area as Lake Cascade. As always leave it better than you found it...

This lake is amazing. Boating, fishing, swimming, sailing. You can do it all here. All winter you can ice fish and ride snowmobiles on the ice. In the summer it's paradice. The 4th is amazing over the lake. So many camp grounds and great places to swim. You can't beat the views all summer or winter long. Most people are so friendly on the lake. Tubing and jet skiing and paddle boarding and lots of fun of this...