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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.
"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."
from $20 - $40 / night
Check Availability"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."
"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."
from $15 - $30 / night
Check Availability"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."
from $20 - $40 / night
Check Availability"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."
from $20 - $40 / night
Check Availability"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."
"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."
"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"
from $12 - $24 / night
Check Availability"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. "
GuideThe only thing I can say is it would be nice if there was more room between RVs. Other than that, excellent facilities, crew, pool, spa, off leash dog park, laundry, showers, garbage pick up(wow right!), Good power, good water pressure, stores nearby, just a great stop!
TravelerQuiet with restroom and clean water. 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! Only downside is the flies late morning to evening. But overall an awesome 2 days of peace and quiet and no cell. Didn't hike, but plenty of trails due to horses and heard running water in the distance.
GuideGlorified parking lot. Sewer connection isn’t threaded, instead they provide you with a rock to place on top of your line so it doesn’t blow out everywhere. Pets are allowed but the only grassy area in the whole park dogs aren’t allowed in. The entire front of the dumpsters had broken glass scattered all over the ground mixed in with the dirt and rocks. And my last complaint BEES!Hornets and wasps were surrounding our outdoor area. The laundry building was clean and maintained. Overall it worked for the 3 nights we stayed but I wouldn’t want to stay longer.
TravelerThis site was right along a river that was very beautiful but the campground was on higher ground so most people walked down to the entrance where you could get to the river or some people stood on the bridge to fish. Not all spots have trees, so be careful if you have pets. They did have three campsites for people with horses to camp. Not our cup of tea but if you are low maintenance or bring it all with you then this may be your pace. No other amenities. Right up the road from Stanley.
TravelerThis campground is really easy to find. A little before Lowman, right off the road. Average amenities for tent camping. (Only park on the paved road) The camp host is really kind and helpful. There are hot springs right across the street with a beautiful soaking pool and river side view. Good breakfast in Lowman and amazing hot springs in the area!
RangerLarge open sites. Big rigs go left and park on top. Large areas, can accommodate dozens of RVs and tents.
Avoid during holidays, people leave tents and rvs for days to keep the spot despite rules and the ranger station will do nothing about it. At those times expect loud parties and even fights or gunfire which the rangers will also do nothing about.
Other than that its great. 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.
Details: Free camping 14 Day limit No tables at campsites Minimal wood to scavenge Town of Lowman is close by No trash, water, or toilets
ScoutAwesome campground. No service and closest fuel and food stop is Stanley or Lowman.
LegendNice little campground with less than a dozen sites. Everything is very flat here so no worries about finding a level site. 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 campground is clean and maintained, with the usual picnic tables and fire pits. No dedicated tent pads, but lots of cushy pine needles for under your tent. Lots of trees that are good for hammocks, just know that you might get a drop or two of pine sap dripping on you. Pop down to the Lowman ranger station down river a few miles to get some good maps; while you are at it, stop in at the Lowman Inn for some killer pizza.
TravelerGood for dogs! Beautiful place and good access to water. Can walk around and trailheads close by. Hiked Elk Meadow Trail in burned area but still really good hike and interesting to see new growth coming up. Great sites to pick from and they keep the bathrooms very clean. Host was friendly.
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.
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.
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."
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."
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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