Idaho · Camping · Lowman · Near Idaho City

Kirkham

KirkhamPhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain
16
sites
May–Jun, Sep
best months

Caution at last check

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 17 h ago

Is Kirkham open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Boise National Forest. It doesn't name Kirkham, 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.

  • 16 sites for RV and tent campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 3,968 ft
  • Near LowmanLowman Ranger District · Boise National Forest

Kirkham Campground is located next to the South Fork Payette River just east of Lowman, Idaho, along Highway 21 at an elevation of 4,000 feet. Visitors enjoy soaking in popular Kirkham Hot Springs on the banks of the river and exploring the scenic Kirkham Ridge Trail.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Kirkham

    Campground

    Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Lowman Inn

    Pub

    On your way back · 1 mi
  • If it rainsj.a.woodhouse from United States, CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

    Kirkham Hot Springs

    Hot spring

    On your way back · 1 mi

Places © OpenStreetMap contributors · Photos: j.a.woodhouse from United States, CC BY 2.0 (commons)

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Local outfitters

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  • Best time to go · May–Jun, Sep

    Best time to visit Kirkham

    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, 3.9 mi away at 3,920 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Kirkham

16 sites for RV and tent camping

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