River Side Campground sits along the South Fork Payette River in Boise National Forest, accessed via Forest Road 698 near Lowman. The US Forest Service manages this established campground with reservation availability, though pets are not permitted on site.
Site #5 accommodates a 30-foot trailer with room for a truck, while other sites present tighter quarters for larger rigs. The campground provides direct waterfront access, though the riverbank slopes steeply into the water without a beach area. Campers seeking additional options in the region can explore places to camp near Lowman. The location offers fishing opportunities along the river corridor, positioned far enough from populated areas to reduce ambient noise.
Description
Overview
River Side Campground is located along the Deadwood River at the north end of scenic Deadwood Reservoir at an elevation of 5,300 feet. Boating, fishing and hiking are popular activities.
Recreation
Because of its remote location, Deadwood Reservoir is quiet and unpopulated, making for great fishing for Chinook and Kokanee salmon, and rainbow and cutthroat trout. Boating, water skiing, canoeing and kayaking are popular on the lake. A boat ramp is located about 2 miles away at Cozy Cove Campground.Many trails for hiking, mountain biking, horseback and off-road vehicle riding are in the area.
Facilities
This primitive campground offers waterfront sites with direct river access. A vault toilet is located up a hill above the campground. Drinking water is provided. Roads and parking spurs within the site are dirt.
Natural Features
The campground is situated in a mixed-growth pine forest, which offers plentiful shade. Summer wildflowers are abundant. The entire campground affords views of the river.
Fee Info
There is a $5 fee for vehicles entering the campground for day use.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundRiver Side (id - Boise) is located in Idaho
Directions
From Boise, Idaho, take State Highway 55 north. At Banks, take Highway 17/Banks-Lowman Highway east to Lowman. Turn left on Highway 21. Continue along Highway 17 over Banner Summit. Turn west on Forest Road 579. Continue on FR 579 to Deadwood Resevoir.
Address
7359 HWY 21
Lowman, ID 83637
Coordinates
44.3475 N
115.6630556 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 17 min from Boise, ID
- 5 hrs 1 min from Twin Falls, ID
- 5 hrs 34 min from Lewiston, ID
- 7 hrs 20 min from Walla Walla, WA
