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RIVER SIDE (ID - BOISE)

Forest Service campground in Boise National Forest, Idaho County with 8 sites, Reservations may be available.

RIVER SIDE (ID - BOISE)

Campground Details

Season
Reservations may be available
Rate
$12/night
Sites
8
Accessible sites
Not listed
Max RV length
100 ft
Phone
Not listed
County
Idaho
Parent area
Boise National Forest

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. 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.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.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.

What the Source Lists

Activities

WATER SPORTSHIKINGFISHINGCAMPINGBOATING

Camping styles

TentRVTrailer

Reservation type

Site-Specific

Location Notes

Address
7359 HWY 21, LOWMAN, ID
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.
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Source Notices

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Idaho OHV Safety Message

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Additional vehicles may be subject to parking fees

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Some first-come, first-served sites may be available

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Electric hookups are not available

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Please contact the Lowman Ranger District at 208-259-3361 for off-season camping information

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