Within Boise National Forest, Park Creek operates as a US Forest Service campground that accommodates RVs up to 195 feet alongside standard sites. The campground sits in a forested setting where large ponderosa pines provide overhead cover, and small creeks flow around the perimeter creating natural wading pools.
Fishing opportunities exist both in the surrounding creeks and at a nearby lake that sits about a five-minute walk from the sites. Corey K. notes the area has "small creeks surrounding the campground with wading pools and decent fishing." Black bears frequent the area, prompting recommendations for noise-makers when hiking or mountain biking the local trails. Commercial hot springs operate nearby, along with restaurant options for campers seeking prepared meals.
The campground requires advance reservations and operates from mid-May through early September. Sites range from $12 to $100 per night, with drinking water, toilets, and trash service provided. Pets are not permitted at this location. Rangers staff a station roughly nine miles from the campground to assist visitors. For those exploring the broader region, campgrounds near Lowman provide additional options within the national forest system.
Description
Overview
Park Creek Campground is located 4 miles from Lowman, Idaho, off the beaten path at the confluence of Park and Clear Creeks. Visitors enjoy fishing, hunting and exploring local trails.
Recreation
Park Creek and Clear Creek both offer good trout fishing. Various hiking, biking, horseback and off-road vehicle riding trails are in the vicinity.
Facilities
The campground contains two group sites available by advanced reservations, each can accommodate up to 100 people per group site. The Rainbow Group Site are sites 1-12, and the Trout Group Site are sites 13-24. Picnic tables, campfire rings and grills are provided, as are vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection. Roads and parking spurs are dirt. When not reserved as a group site, the sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. If both Rainbow and Trout Group Sites are reserved there will be no first-come, first-served sites available. Prior to arrival, please check the campground status on the reservation board on the 582 road located 300 feet north of the 21 junction to see if there are any pending reservations.
Natural Features
Towering Ponderosa pine and Douglas fir trees forest the campground, offering plentiful shade. Summer wildflowers dot the landscape. A variety of wildlife lives in the area, including black bears, deer and elk.
Contact Info
This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (208) 259-3361.
Nearby Attractions
Beautiful Bear Valley is up the road from Park Creek, offering scenic views, wildlife watching and numerous trail opportunities for hiking, biking, horseback and off-road vehicle riding. Several natural hot springs pools can be found along the Banks-Lowman Highway, also known as the Wildlife Canyon Scenic Byway, and Highway 21, the Ponderosa Pine Scenic Byway. Both byways also offer pretty scenery, wildlife viewing, historical information kiosks and trail opportunities. Whitewater rafting and kayaking are popular activities on the South Fork and Main Payette Rivers; several companies in the area offer guided half and full-day trips.
Fee Info
There is a $5 fee for vehicles entering the campground for day use.
Reservation Info
This campground is reservable as a group unit only. Individual sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis when there is no group reservation. Please bring cash or check. There is a $5 fee for vehicles entering the campground for day use. Single overnight sites are $12.00.
There are 2 group sites - $100 each per night. Each site has the capacity to fit 100 visitors. Please contact the Lowman Ranger District at 208-259-3361 for off-season camping information.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundPark Creek (idaho) is located in Idaho
Directions
From Boise, Idaho, take Highway 55 to Banks. Turn east and travel Forest Highway 24/Banks-Lowman Highway to Lowman. Turn left onto Highway 21 and immediately turn left onto Forest Road 582/Clear Creek Road. Proceed 3.6 miles to the campground.
Address
7359 Hwy 21
Lowman, ID 83637
Coordinates
44.1175 N
115.5816667 W
Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 42 min from Boise, ID
- 3 hrs 16 min from Twin Falls, ID
- 4 hrs 35 min from Pocatello, ID
- 4 hrs 46 min from Lewiston, ID
