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Campsites
There are 6 tent / RV camping sites. Each has a picnic table, fire ring and grill. The roads and driveways are paved.
Water
Yes, a hand pump well with potable water.
Restroom
There is a vault style outhouse here which is clean and stocked.
Electricity
No
Firewood
No firewood available. You will need to provide your own.
Pets
Pets on a leash only.
Picnic Area
There is no picnic area.
Handicap Access
Yes, the campground is handicap accessible.
RV Dump Site
No RV dumping station.
Host On-Site
There is no host on site at Deadwood Campground.
Phone Service
There is no phone service at Deadwood Campground, but there is a pay phone at Lowman just 3.1 miles up the Payette River.
Garbage Services
There is garbage service.
Fishing
Fishing is available in both the Payette and Deadwood Rivers. Check the regulations.
Boating
There is a river rafting access ramp into the Payette River provided across the road.
Swimming
Not really. There may be wading but I would not recommend swimming.
Wildlife
Deer, bear, elk and several other larger animals live here. Take caution with your food storage and garbage disposal to avoid bear problems.
Fee Schedule
The fee in 2010 was $10.00 for a campsite and $3.00 per day for the day use area across the road.
Reservations
No reservations. This is a first come, first served campground.
Fees & Res.
No reservations. This is a first come, first served campground. As of March 29, 2025, I couldn't find the amount of the fee. I'm not sure what's going on with the forest service, but many campgrounds do not have their fees listed on the website.
Deadwood Campground
π Idaho City / Lowman Area
π 44.080640,-115.658394
β° 3,694 ft
Deadwood Campground is located at the confluence of the Deadwood River and the South Fork of the Payette River. We were there in July and it was hot and dry. The forest is mature but thin, offering only partial shade. There is no privacy as the canyon is narrow. With two rivers and a road, there is limited space for a campground. On the other hand, there are two rivers to fish or float and a major trail to hike, Deadwood Trail. It is a popular hike starting at Deadwood Reservoir. The hikers are dropped off at the reservoir and travel down the trail while their driver travels back to Deadwood Campground to camp and wait for the hikers. I estimate it is a 20 mile hike or so.
Amenities
Recreation
Fees & Reservations
Getting There
From Garden Valley, Idaho, travel 19.7 miles east on the Banks Lowman Rd. The campground will be on the left. From Idaho City, Idaho, travel northeast on Hwy 21 for 34.5 miles to the junction at Lowman with the Banks Lowman Rd. Turn left on the Banks Lowman Rd and travel west 3.1 miles. The Deadwood Campground will be on your right.
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This information is accurate as of the date of the review.