Idaho · Camping · Lowman

Helende

HelendePhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain
10
sites
May–Jun, Sep
best months

Caution at last check

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 23 h ago

Is Helende open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Boise National Forest. It doesn't name Helende, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Boise National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • 10 sites for tent and RV campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 4,188 ft
  • Near LowmanLowman Ranger District · Boise National Forest

Helende Campground is located 10 miles east of Lowman, Idaho, along Highway 21 at an elevation of 4,100 feet. The South Fork Payette River lies a few hundred yards away. Visitors enjoy fishing and rafting on the river, soaking at nearby Kirkham Hot Springs and exploring the extensive Kirkham Ridge Trail.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Best time to go · May–Jun, Sep

    Best time to visit Helende

    Best months: May–June and September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      34° / 16°

    2. Feb

      40° / 17°

    3. Mar

      49° / 25°

    4. Apr

      56° / 30°

    5. May

      68° / 35°

    6. Jun

      77° / 41°

    7. Jul

      87° / 45°

    8. Aug

      86° / 42°

    9. Sep

      76° / 37°

    10. Oct

      61° / 28°

    11. Nov

      43° / 22°

    12. Dec

      33° / 16°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Lowman, ID, 7.1 mi away at 3,920 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Helende

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