Park Creek (Idaho)
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.
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
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Site mix
| Group sites | 2 |
| Host/management | 24 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 60 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
2 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RB1 | Back-in | 60 | Gravel | Full | 100 / 60 |
| TR2 | Back-in | 60 | Gravel | Full | 100 / 60 |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 195 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Fees | There is a $5 fee for vehicles entering the campground for day use. |
| Accessibility | Sites Trout013, Trout014, Trout015, Trout016 and 20 more are listed accessible |
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.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Season | End of May to End of September |
| Forest | Boise National Forest |
| Booking | This is a fee campground with 6 sites and reservable as a group unit only. Reservations can be made at www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. |
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Getting there
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.
| Nearest town | Lowman, Idaho |
| Coordinates | 44.1175° N, 115.5817° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedRx Lowman Wui
6 mi from the campground
- PrescribedParadise Rx
45 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Bob Greenwood's Ski Haus ↗ | 45.3 mi |
| RV sales & service | Happy Camper ↗ | 47.3 mi |
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Explore
Video
A Photographic Tour of Park Creek Campground North of Lowman Idaho.
Worth a stop
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.
- 3.7 miKirkham Day Use Area ↗Day use
- 4 mi
- 4.4 miJulie Creek Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.7 miLogging Gulch Spur0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 0.7 miMiller Mountain3.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 0.8 miLogging Gulch ↗7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 4 more
- 2.9 miClear Creek / Bear Valley Snow ↗31.3 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 3.3 miEdna/Rock Creek ↗24 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 3.6 miKirkham Interpretive0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Boise National Forest.
- inBoise National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,526,862 acres
- 12.8 miSawtooth National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,190,139 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
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.
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.
Guidebooks for Idaho
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Park Creek (Idaho)?
For some sites. Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Park Creek (Idaho)?
There is a $5 fee for vehicles entering the campground for day use.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Park Creek (Idaho)?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Park Creek (Idaho) have?
26 sites, including 2 group sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Park Creek (Idaho)?
Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are there accessible sites at Park Creek (Idaho)?
Sites Trout013, Trout014, Trout015, and Trout016 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 24 sites in all. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Park Creek (Idaho)?
Park Creek and Clear Creek both offer good trout fishing. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Park Creek (Idaho)?
Lowman, Idaho. 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.
Source: Getting there
What if Park Creek (Idaho) is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Mountain View (2.9 mi, partly first-come), Kirkham (3.7 mi), and Helende (5.5 mi, partly first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby