Lake Cascade

On the North Fork of the Payette River in Valley County, Idaho, there is a reservoir called Lake Cascade in the western part of the country. It is the fourth largest lake or reservoir in the state and is situated in the Boise National Forest. Its surface area is 47 square miles. The closest towns are Cascade, Donnelly, and McCall, which are all located in Valley County's Long Valley.

The earthen dam was constructed by the Bureau of Reclamation after a delay brought on by World War II, and it was finished in 1948, 74 years ago. After the federal name was changed in 1999, the phrase "Lake Cascade" became widely used in the 1990s.

Fishing, camping, and boating are all very popular in the sizable artificial reservoir known as Lake Cascade. With 86 miles of shoreline, Lake Cascade State Park has hundreds of campsites dispersed among various campgrounds. At Lake Cascade, windy afternoon conditions frequently appeal to sailors and windsurfers. The lake also offers a wealth of fishing options throughout the year, with ice fishing being one of the more well-liked pursuits in the winter.

Location: Valley County, Idaho