Public Land Camping

MOUNTAIN VIEW

Lowman, IDManaged by FS
MOUNTAIN VIEW

Things to Do

BoatingCampingFishingHiking

RV & Site Information

For RV enthusiasts planning a visit, MOUNTAIN VIEW accommodates recreational vehicles up to 70 feet in length. This USDA Forest Service is available for advance reservation, making it a reliable choice for planned trips.

Guests at MOUNTAIN VIEW can enjoy essential amenities including Proximity to Water: Riverfront, Drinking Water (Hand Pump), and Drinking Water (Peak Season). The site is maintained by USDA Forest Service, ensuring consistent upkeep and facilities management.

Popular activities at this location include Boating, Camping, Fishing, and Hiking. The campground's proximity to Lowman offers convenient access to additional outdoor recreation opportunities in the Idaho region.

Located in Lowman, Idaho, MOUNTAIN VIEW provides bookable camping options for visitors exploring America's public lands.

About this place

Overview Mountain View Campground is located just east of Lowman, Idaho, along Highway 21 at an elevation of 3,900 feet. Visitors enjoy rafting, kayaking and fishing on the South Fork Payette River, and soaking in the area's many hot springs pools.Recreation The South Fork Payette River offers whitewater rafting, kayaking and trout fishing. The Deadwood and Danskin River Access areas are nearby.

Popular Kirkham Hot Springs is less than 3 miles from the campground, with several soaking pools on the river's edge.Facilities The campground contains several single-family sites, all of which are accessible, each with a picnic table, campfire ring and grill. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. A campground host is on-site. Roads and parking spurs are paved.Natural Features Towering Ponderosa pines cover the campground, offering partial shade in most sites. Summer wildflowers dot the landscape. Deer and elk may be seen wandering through the area on occasion. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (208) 259-3361. Nearby Attractions Numerous natural hot springs pools can be found along Highway 21, the Ponderosa Pine Scenic Byway and the Banks-Lowman Highway, also known as the Wildlife Canyon Scenic Byway. Both byways offer scenic views, wildlife watching, historical information kiosks and several trail opportunities.

Whitewater rafting and kayaking are popular activities on the South Fork and Main Payette Rivers. Several companies in the area offer guided half and full-day trips.

Getting There

From Boise, Idaho, take State Highway 55 to Banks. Turn east on the Banks-Lowman Highway to Lowman. Turn left on Highway 21. Campground is at milepost 73.2 along Highway 21.

Amenities

Proximity to Water: Riverfront
Drinking Water (Hand Pump)
Drinking Water (Peak Season)
Vault Toilets
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