Mountain View
MOUNTAIN VIEW
Part of Boise National Forest
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.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.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.
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.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (208) 259-3361.Important Notices
- This campground is near Lowman, Idaho, not near Stanley, Redfish Lake or the Sawtooth National Recreation Area
- Idaho OHV Safety Message
- A fee for extra vehicles will be collected at the campground
- Additional single-family sites may be available on a first-come, first-served basis
- Please contact the Lowman Ranger District at 208-259-3361 for off-season camping information
- Click here for more information on the Boise National Forest
- Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
Available Activities
- HIKING - Hiking
- FISHING - Fishing
- CAMPING - Camping
- BOATING - Kayaking
Directions
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.
Contact Information
7359 Hwy 21Lowman, ID 83637
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 003 - Double Site, Loop MOUN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop MOUN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013 - Double Site, Loop MOUN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop MOUN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop MOUN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop MOUN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop MOUN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop MOUN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop MOUN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop MOUN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004 - Double Site, Loop MOUN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop MOUN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop MOUN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop MOUN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop MOUN, Type Standard Nonelectric
