Shoreline
Shoreline Campground is located just across the road from beautiful Warm Lake, at an elevation of 5,300 feet. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing, swimming, hiking and viewing local wildlife.
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 32 |
| Group sites | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 99 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
33 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GRP | Group | Back-in | 99 | Gravel | Partial | 50 / 10 | Yes | |
| 001 | SHOR | Standard | Back-in | 45 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 2 | ||
| 002 | SHOR | Standard | Back-in | 60 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes |
| 003 | SHOR | Standard | Back-in | 55 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes |
| 005 | SHOR | Standard | Back-in | 35 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes |
| 006 | SHOR | Standard | Back-in | 60 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes |
| 007 | SHOR | Standard | Back-in | 35 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes |
| 008 | SHOR | Standard | Back-in | 65 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes |
| 009 | SHOR | Standard | Back-in | 50 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes |
| 010 | SHOR | Standard | Back-in | 55 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:30 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 99 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Accessibility | Sites 1, 002, 003, 005 and 26 more are listed accessible |
The campground contains several single and double campsites, most of which are accessible. An accessible group site with picnic shelter is also available and can accommodate up to 50 people. A volleyball court and horseshoe pits are located next to the group site. Picnic tables, campfire rings and grills are available at the campsites. Vault toilets and drinking water are also provided. There is no electricity at the campground.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Season | Mid-May to Mid-September |
| Forest | Boise National Forest |
| Booking | This is a fee campground with 31 sites, with some sites on a first come, first serve basis. |
Weather by month
Getting there
From Boise, Idaho, travel 85 miles north on Highway 55 to Cascade. Turn east on Warm Lake Highway and go 25 miles to Forest Road 489. Turn south and continue a half-mile to the campground.
| Nearest town | Cascade, Idaho |
| Coordinates | 44.6542° N, 115.6647° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedMeadow Marsh Rx
28 mi from the campground · 70 acres
- PrescribedGoose Rx
33 mi from the campground · 529 acres
- PrescribedMill Creek Council Mtn Rx
34 mi from the campground · 1,817 acres
- PrescribedRx Lowman Wui
40 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Explore
Worth a stop
- 2 miBear Creek / Warm Lake Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 5 miLodgepole Creek Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.9 miKline Mountain South1.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 1 miKline Mountain Loop3.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.1 miWarm Lake / Deadwood ↗16.8 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 1.3 miWest Side Warm Lake ↗6.5 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 1.3 miKline Mountain North0.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 1.9 miWarm Bear Saddle1.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
Trailheads within three miles
- 2 miBear Creek / Warm Lake Trailhead ↗Boise National Forest
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Payette National Forest.
- inPayette National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,407,306 acres
- 7.8 miBoise National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,526,862 acres
- 10.3 miFrank Church-River of No Return Wilderness ↗Wilderness · BLM/FS · 2,358,886 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
Natural features
The campground is situated in a mixed-growth lodgepole pine forest, which offers partial shade. Summer wildflowers are abundant in the area. A variety of wildlife including bears, deer, elk, fox, grouse, eagles, osprey, grosbeaks, whooping cranes and otters, lives around the lake.
Recreation
Warm Lake offers great fishing opportunities for cutthroat, rainbow, lake and bull trout. Boating, canoeing and swimming are popular activities. Billy Rice Swim Beach is nearby, offering a day-use site for picnicking and swimming. A boat ramp is located just across the road from the campground. The surrounding area offers great hiking, mountain biking, horseback and off-road vehicle riding, and hunting. The WeWuKiye (Wa Wu Kia) Trail No. 252 is popular among hikers and mountain bikers. It was recently built and can be accessed at the campground's entrance. For off-road vehicle enthusiasts, Telephone Ridge Trail No. 112 offers 20 miles of trails for all riding levels, with staging areas within the campground and at Warm Lake Campground just down the road.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Shoreline?
For some sites. Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Shoreline?
Check-in 2:30 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Shoreline have?
33 sites, including 32 standard sites without power and 1 group site.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Shoreline?
Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are pets allowed at Shoreline?
Yes, pets are allowed at Shoreline. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Shoreline?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 4 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
Are there accessible sites at Shoreline?
Sites 1, 002, 003, and 005 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 30 sites in all. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Shoreline?
Warm Lake offers great fishing opportunities for cutthroat, rainbow, lake and bull trout. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Shoreline?
Cascade, Idaho.
Source: Getting there
What if Shoreline is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Picnic Point (0.4 mi, partly first-come), Warm Lake (0.5 mi, partly first-come), and South Fork Salmon River Campground (1.8 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby