River Side (ID - Boise)

FS USDA Forest Service · LOWMAN, ID · Primitive

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Conditions

Road Access Gravel
Driveway Surface Gravel
Season Not recorded
Campfires Not recorded
Elevation 5,300 ft
Max RV Length 100 ft
Boondock Access Not recorded

The managing agency hasn't published season or campfire rules for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Rig Size Big Rig Friendly Pull Through
Style Primitive Potable Water Vault Toilet Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites8
Sites Accepting RVs8
Overnight Sites8
Max RV Length100 ft
Pull-Through Sites6
Back-In Sites2
SurfaceGravel

Location

44.3475, -115.6630556 · 7359 HWY 21 , LOWMAN , ID 83637

Photos

Fire ring in ground Site trailer pad Site fire ring

Description

Overview

River Side Campground is located along the Deadwood River at the north end of scenic Deadwood Reservoir at an elevation of 5,300 feet. Boating, fishing and hiking are popular activities.

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 off-road vehicle riding are in the area.

Facilities

This primitive campground offers waterfront sites with direct river access. A vault toilet is located up a hill above the campground. Drinking water is provided. 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 river.

Directions

From Boise, Idaho, take State Highway 55 north. At Banks, take Highway 17/Banks-Lowman Highway east 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 Resevoir.

Activities

BOATING CAMPING FISHING HIKING WATER SPORTS

Details

FeeThere is a $5 fee for vehicles entering the campground for day use.
ADA AccessN
ReservableYes

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