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Campsites
The campsites are equipped with a picnic table, a fire pit with attached grate and a lantern post. The road and driveways are gravel. Campsites 1, 3 and 5 are on the river and appear to get the most use.
Water
Yes there is water available from a hand pump equipped well. I didn't taste the water.
Restroom
There is one vault style outhouse which was clean and stocked with toilet paper.
Electricity
No
Firewood
No
Pets
Must be on a leash
Picnic Area
The picnic area is a good question. Campsite number 7 appears to have been setup as a small group site and is on the river next the the "day-use area". If I were just looking for a picnic area we would go to the pond by the hot spring at Power Plant Campground.
Handicap Access
Only the outhouse is handicap accessible but the approach to the outhouse is not handicap accessible.
RV Dump Site
None close
Host On-Site
No
Garbage Services
No
Fishing
The South Fork of the Boise River offers trout fishing and is a beautiful river.
Boating
No
Swimming
I'm sure many people play in the river and there is a hot spring by Power Plant Campground only a short drive away.
Hiking
We found the Power Plant trail at the entrance to Power Plant Campground.
Recreation
Camping and fishing are certainly recreational opportunities however one could hike, trail ride(ATVs), possibly prospect for gold and many other activities.
Wildlife
There were bear warnings on every table. Deer would likely visit the campground as well as other woodland critters like squirrels and birds.
Fees & Res.
The fees as posted on 9/1/21 are single sites $15, double sites $30 and day-use $5. We didn't notice that any were double sites. Riverside Campground is currently a first come, first served facility.
Riverside Campground-BNF
π Idaho City / Lowman Area
π 43.809321,-115.129590
β° 5,280 ft
This review was made from the information we observed from our visit on Wednesday September 1, 2021 and was accurate as of that date.
Riverside Campground is set on the east shore of the Middle Fork of the Boise River on mostly level ground. It is forested with some underbrush which make a couple of these campsites fairly secluded. The elevation here is just over 5200 feet so the summer temporatures can hit into the 90s. On the day we visited it was in the low 80s. This campground did not appear to be busy based on the weeds that had not been trampled down. Only one campsite was occupied at the time of our visit. This campground is a first come first serve facility.
Riverside Campground is set on the east shore of the Middle Fork of the Boise River on mostly level ground. It is forested with some underbrush which make a couple of these campsites fairly secluded. The elevation here is just over 5200 feet so the summer temporatures can hit into the 90s. On the day we visited it was in the low 80s. This campground did not appear to be busy based on the weeds that had not been trampled down. Only one campsite was occupied at the time of our visit. This campground is a first come first serve facility.
Amenities
Recreation
Fees & Reservations
Getting There
There are two ways to the Atlanta area. The route I took from Mountain Home was very steep and the road was narrow and is NOT recommended for trailer or RV use. Most people come up the river either from Lucky Peak or from Idaho City. These routes are on gravel roads which are almost always washboard.
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This information is accurate as of the date of the review.