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Pros: Friendly staff, clean and nice facilities, only a few miles to lots of things to do in Boise. Cons: Closely spaced sites, constant highway noise and close to the airport.
Dog-Friendly Camping near Lowman, ID
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Pine Flats Campground accepts pets at all sites along the South Fork of the Payette River. Campers can bring dogs to tent sites, RV spots, and several other pet-friendly campgrounds in the Lowman area including Mountain View, Deadwood Campground, and Bonneville. Most campgrounds require pets to be leashed at all times, and owners must clean up after their animals. Vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings are standard amenities at these locations, with several sites offering direct river access where dogs can cool off. The campground is particularly popular with pet owners hiking to nearby hot springs, though pets should be kept away from the thermal pools. The beautiful riverside location offers natural swimming opportunities for dogs during summer months.
Deadwood Campground's hiking trails provide excellent exercise opportunities for dogs, with trailheads starting directly from the camping area. The six-site campground features picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets with sufficient space between sites to provide privacy for campers with active pets. Bald eagles frequently fly along the river corridor, so dogs should be kept secured to prevent wildlife disturbances. During summer months, the sandy beach areas provide excellent spots for dogs to access the water. Forest Service Road FR0215B offers free dispersed camping options for those seeking more isolation with their pets, though these sites lack facilities like toilets and potable water. Visitors should pack extra water for pets when using these primitive sites and be aware of potential wildlife encounters including rattlesnakes in the area.
Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Lowman (150)
1. Pine Flats (ID)
"I annually visit Pine Flats with great hot springs just a quick walk away. The sites are not too close to each other so if you go on a weekend you get some space away from other campers."
"this camp ground has a great location, downhill from the highway, there is virtually no noise from the road, and there are hotsprings located within a half a mile from your camp ground."
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Get a text when availablefrom $20 - $40 / night
2. Deadwood Campground
"One of my favorite campgrounds in all of Idaho. The road out to Deadwood is only open a few months of the year. While the road out can be a little rough, the campground is well worth it."
"Just 6 sites here (try and get #6, it’s really close to the river) on a traditional and ancient campsite that Native Americans used for a long time."
3. Mountain View
"Our site was close to the highway, but not much traffic in the evening. The campground was very clean and well kept. The sites were not very far apart, but fine for a couple nights."
"It looks bare and small but, the farther you drive in, the more appealing it becomes. Only glitch in the weekend was an impromptu concert put on by a lady next to us."
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Get a text when availablefrom $20 - $40 / night
4. Pine Flats Campground
"Nice campground with hot springs within a short walk. Is close to main road, but not much traffic. No hookups, but pit toilet in campground."
"Nice campground with a short hike/walk to some hot springs."
Check Availabilityfrom $15 - $30 / night
5. Bonneville
"No service and closest fuel and food stop is Stanley or Lowman."
"The campground itself is tucked into a valley of sorts so you are surrounded by trees everywhere. The biggest attraction here is the creek."
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Get a text when availablefrom $20 - $40 / night
7. Forest Service Campsite FR0215B Dispersed
"Take a right on the highway and head to the sourdough lodge for the best pancakes for hundreds of miles. There are many other dispersed and paid spots along the highway."
8. Boise National Forest Whoop-em-up Equestrian Campground
"Lots of firewood laying around. No cell service, except Mores Peak and Idaho City... No service in Lowman (only 1 mercantile with 2 pumps), but an absolutely gorgeous drive!"
"Nice and quiet campground close to highway 21. We arrived on a friday night without reservations and there was plenty of space."
9. Boise National Forest Helende Campground
"The river is nearby but there is no real access here. Go down the road a bit and you will have some nice water access."
"the summer of 2017. it didn’t look like much as we pulled up, because there were a lot of trees that had been burned in a recent fire. however, we had a lot of fun. we discovered the river that ran behind"
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Get a text when availablefrom $12 - $24 / night
10. Edna Creek
"This Campground is got an hour and a half from Boise and above Idaho City on the Highway 21."
"Edna Creek campground is off of Highway 21 and is a little farther off the main road that some of other near by campgrounds. It is a little more private and quiet. "
Drive Time
- 1 hr 30 min from Boise, ID
- 3 hrs 4 min from Twin Falls, ID
- 4 hrs 23 min from Pocatello, ID
- 4 hrs 35 min from Lewiston, ID
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Lowman, ID
779 Reviews of 150 Lowman Campgrounds
- David S.Traveler
Alpine Lodge and RV
Pine shaded sites are close however very few occupied in mid October. Very inexpensive 2 washer/2 dryer laundry. Facilities well maintained. Small town of Cascade on ID 55 (Payette River Scenic Byway) has an adequate grocery store, gas stations, and a good True Value Hardware store.
Dave D.TravelerCurlew Creek Dispersed Camping
Camped here in Mid October and the reservoir was really low so it created a lot of camping spots that are flat and would normally be underwater. Wide up area and spectacular views.
- DDonna B.
GuideMontour WMA Campground
Looks great. Didn’t stay closed for the season. Today is Oct 15, 2026. Their website said open until Nov 18.
- LLaney S.Guide
Sunny Gulch Campground
PERFECTION
The most gorgeous campground with beautiful views. Very well kept, very nice host. One of my all time favorites!! Beautiful!!!
- TTristan S.Traveler
Sockeye Campground
Amazing Views and Sites
Sockeye has some of the best views of the sawtooths and of the lake, finding a site on the water early Friday was no problem at all. Even with no services provided due to the season ending it was one of the best sites we’ve stayed.
- KKarin G.Guide
Stanley rv + camp
Adequate RV park with nicer ammenities
The RV sites may be close and quite rough but adequate and full hookups. Very nice bath house and higher end signage.. incredible walk score the street along the creek. Upper open sites have a partial view of the Sawtooth peaks. About 5 miles from Stanley.
- DDonna B.Guide
Buckhorn
No camping! DAY USE ONLY
Signs show that this is DAY USE ONLY. Today is Oct 6, 2026
- DDonna B.Guide
Mountain View
Quiet
Snagged a site on the river,#22! Of course, being here off season helped. Absolutely gorgeous. There is no fee October to May, but they close the gate when the first snow comes. (According to the camp host,whose last day was Oct 4, 2026)
Guide to Lowman
Dispersed camping near Lowman, Idaho offers free options along Forest Service roads with primitive sites that lack facilities. FR0215B provides large open areas that can accommodate numerous tents and RVs approximately 10 miles from town. These primitive camping areas sit at elevations between 4,000-5,000 feet with significant temperature drops at night, even during summer months when daytime temperatures reach the 80s.
What to do
Hot springs access: Multiple natural hot springs near Pine Flats Campground provide relaxation after hiking. "This place is awesome, feels like a resort with the hot spring pols which is a highlight of the trip. There is campsites with fire rings and picnic tables. I saw people fishing which i think is allowed here," notes kevin T.
Fishing opportunities: The South Fork Payette River offers trout fishing spots near most campgrounds. "Deadwood is deep in the mountains and the roads can be a bit rough. Wonderful place to kayak out and watch the osprey dive for dinner," writes Laurie W. who visited Deadwood Campground.
Wildlife observation: Bald eagles frequent the river corridor, especially at Mountain View Campground. "Bald eagle flying up and down river!" reports Janet K., highlighting the wildlife viewing opportunities that attract nature photographers and birders to the area.
What campers like
Private riverside sites: Campers appreciate secluded spots along the water. "Nice campground with a short hike/walk to some hot springs," says Carson S. about Pine Flats Campground, while Janet K. notes that Mountain View has "some sites next to beautiful Payette River."
Peaceful atmosphere: The remote location creates a quiet camping experience. "I honestly didn't want to review because I think this is such a hidden gem... Just a lovely quiet secluded campground. We loved the sound of the water as we went to bed," shares Kait about Bonneville.
Clean facilities: Many campers mention well-maintained amenities. "The vault toilet was soooo clean and stocked well with toilet paper too (a surprise for us!)," notes Kait from Bonneville, while Amy S. describes Edna Creek as having "vault toilets, picnic tables and campfire rings."
What you should know
Limited services: Most campgrounds have basic amenities only. "No hookups or dump station, so this is a weekend site for most. There is a water spigot to get water from, and a couple of small outhouses," explains Mike W. about Mountain View.
Seasonal access: Winter conditions affect road access to many campgrounds. "The road out to Deadwood is only open a few months of the year. While the road out can be a little rough, the campground is well worth it," advises Simran D.
Fire damage: Recent wildfires have impacted some areas. "This campground was burned in the pioneer this summer (2016) and will need a few years to recover," notes Danielle R. about Deadwood, while Mike W. mentions at Pine Flats, "A fire recently burned a lot of the forest nearby, but didn't seem to hit the campground."
Tips for camping with families
Water safety: The Payette River current varies seasonally. "The river is pretty fast at the campground, so swimming isn't advisable," warns Mike W., though Beth D. notes, "We could also wade right into the shallows of the river" at Mountain View.
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