Mountain View Campgoround

📌 Idaho City / Lowman Area 📍 44.079284,-115.603312 ⛰ 3,876 ft

Mountain View Campground is very close to Lowman, Idaho, on flat land between Highway 21 and the Payette River. The area is open forest with a few low bushes scattered about, resulting in a natural setting. It is not high here so the summer can be very hot which is a good reason to play in the river.

Amenities

Campsites

There are 14 tent / RV camping sites, each with a picnic table, barbecue grill, and fire ring. The driveways vary throughout the campground from very short to very long.

Water

There is potable water from a hand-pump equipped well. I tasted the water and marked it as "Ok".

Restroom

The vault style outhouses are clean, well stocked, and actually smells pleasant!

Firewood

There is no firewood sold at the campground.

Pets

Pets are allowed but only on a leash.

Picnic Area

There is no designated picnic area.

Handicap Access

Yes, Mountain View Campground is handicap accessible.

RV Dump Site

No RV dumping station nearby.

Host On-Site

Yes, there is a host on site.

Phone Service

There is no cell reception on our ATT phones but there is a pay phone at Lowman.

Garbage Services

Yes, there is garbage service.

Recreation

Fishing

Check out the fishing in the North Fork of the Payette River which runs past the campground. See the regulations here.

Boating

There is raft access here.

Swimming

It is really more of a case of wading than swimming. There is access to the river for keeping cool and for playing.

Recreation

Recreational activities include camping, fishing, rafting, biking, hiking, wildlife viewing, photography, and there are hot springs scattered along the river.

Wildlife

Deer are common and so are bear so take care with your food and garbage.

Fees & Reservations

Fee Schedule

Double sites are $30.00, singles are $15.00, and an extra vehicle or day use is $5.00 per day. The campground was nearly full on a non-holiday weekend when we were there.

Reservations

Make your reservations at recreation.gov.

Fees & Res.

Make your reservations at recreation.gov. Double sites are $30.00, singles are $15.00, and an extra vehicle or day use is $5.00 per day. The campground was nearly full on a non-holiday weekend when we were there.

Getting There

From Boise, take Hwy 55 to Banks. Take the Banks Lowman Road to Lowman. Turn left on Hwy 21 and the campground is just a short drive out of Lowman. If you are traveling light, it is quicker to take Hwy 21 to Idaho City and up over Mores Creek Summit to Lowman. However, it is a very steep road down from the summit to Lowman taking this route.

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This information is accurate as of the date of the review.