Barneys Campground (Boise National Forest, ID)
Barneys Campground (Boise National Forest, ID)
Part of Boise National Forest
Overview
Barneys Campground is located on the northeast shore of scenic Deadwood Reservoir at an elevation of 5,300 feet. Boating, fishing and hiking are popular activities at this site.Please click here for further information about the facility and recreation opportunities in the area.
Facilities
This primitive campground offers waterfront sites with direct shoreline access. Vault toilets are provided, but there is no electricity. Drinking water is provided nearby in the Hower's campground. Roads and parking spurs within the site are dirt.
Natural Features
The campground is situated in a mixed-growth pine forest, which offers plentiful shade. Summer wildflowers are abundant. The entire campground affords views of the reservoir.Recreation
Because of its remote location, Deadwood Reservoir is quiet and unpopulated, making for great fishing for Chinook and Kokanee salmon, and rainbow and cutthroat trout. Boating, water skiing, canoeing and kayaking are popular on the lake. A boat ramp is located about 2 miles away at Cozy Cove Campground.
Many trails for hiking, mountain biking, horseback and ATV riding are in the area.
Important Notices
No drinking water provided in campsite. Drinking water is located in the nearby Hower's campground
- Idaho OHV Safety Message
- Additional vehicles may be subject to parking fees
- Some first come, first served sites may be available
- 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
- WATER SPORTS - Water Skiing
- HIKING - Hiking
- FISHING - Fishing
- CAMPING - Camping
- BOATING - Boating
Directions
From Boise, Idaho, take State Highway 55 north. At Banks, take Highway 17 east (Banks-Lowman Highway) to Lowman. Turn left on Highway 21. Continue along Highway 17 over Banner Summit. Turn west on Forest Road 579. Continue on FR 579 to Deadwood Reservoir.
Contact Information
7359 HIGHWAY 21LOWMAN, ID 83637
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 007, Loop BARNEYS , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop BARNEYS , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop BARNEYS , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop BARNEYS , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop BARNEYS , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop BARNEYS , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop BARNEYS , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop BARNEYS , Type Standard Nonelectric
