Mountain View

Lowman, Idaho

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for campground, today

An agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good

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  • problem: Agency alerts

    13 active alerts in Boise National Forest; most severe: UPDATED Sept. 19 - Crooked Fire Area, Road, and Trail Closure

    USFSPosted Sep 19 · checked 16 h ago

  • clear: Weather

    Clear, high 78°F / low 48°F, 0% precip — 100/100 for campground

    OpenWeather16 h ago

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About this campground

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.

Campsite info

Sites
15
Site types
Tent, Rv
Reservable
Yes
Fire ringsVault toilets
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When to go

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Lowman, ID weather station, 0.9 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan34° high16° low
  2. Feb40° high17° low
  3. Mar49° high25° low
  4. Apr56° high30° low
  5. May68° high35° low
  6. Jun77° high41° low
  7. Jul87° high45° low
  8. Aug86° high42° low
  9. Sep76° high37° low
  10. Oct61° high28° low
  11. Nov43° high22° low
  12. Dec33° high16° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

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Forest Service

Source: USFS EDW boundaries; USGS PAD-US 4.1

Conditions

Active alerts for Boise National Forest as of Oct 9, 2026:

Source: USFS forest alerts

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

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Guided trips nearby

Local operators near Lowmanoffering guided trips. You book directly with them — Roamze doesn’t take a cut.

Haven Hot Springs

Camping business nearby (~3 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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Garden Valley RV Park

Camping business nearby (~17 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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Middle Fork Campground

Camping business nearby (~18 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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