U.S. Forest Service · Boise National Forest · Lowman, ID

Pine Flats

Pine Flats Campground is located a few miles west of Lowman, Idaho, along the Banks-Lowman Highway at an elevation of 3,700 feet. Visitors enjoy rafting, kayaking and fishing on the South Fork Payette River, and soaking in the hot springs at the river's edge.

Partly reservable26 sitesFrom $5 per night130 ft maxNo hookupsPets ok

Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.

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Pine flats, ray of sunshine shines on the campgroundPicnic table and fire ring viewed through treesRay of light shines down on Pine Flats CampgroundSite picnic table and fire ring
Photos courtesy of Akira Byrne · Recreation.gov
2fires
active
Rx Lowman Wui (prescribed burn) · 12 mi away
1 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Standard, no hookups26
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served. For the first-come sites, arrive early on a weekday and take what is open. The booking page shows which of the reservable sites are open. The first-come playbook

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 115 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

26 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteLoopEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePeople / vehiclesAccessible
009HOSTBack-in80PavedFull8 / 2Yes
001PINEBack-in50PavedFull8 / 2Yes
002PINEBack-in89GravelFull8 / 2Yes
003PINEBack-in62PavedPartial8 / 2Yes
005PINE17PavedFull8 / 2
006PINE17PavedFull8 / 2
007PINE17PavedFull8 / 2
008PINE17PavedFull8 / 2
010PINEBack-in48PavedFull8 / 2Yes
011PINEPull-through115PavedFull8 / 2Yes

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

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length130 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
FeesThere is a $5 fee for vehicles entering the campground for day use.
AccessibilitySites 009, 001, 002, 003 and 17 more are listed accessible

The campground contains several single and double-family sites, most of which are accessible, each with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. Roads and parking spurs are paved, as are some campsite pads.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

SeasonEnd of May to End of September
ForestBoise National Forest
BookingThis is a fee campground with 24 sites. Reservations can be made at www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.

Boise National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Pine Flats20°30°40°50°60°70°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 24.8°F averageFebruary: 28.9°F averageMarch: 36.9°F averageApril: 43.3°F averageMay: 51.5°F averageJune: 58.9°F averageJuly: 65.7°F averageAugust: 63.7°F averageSeptember: 56.2°F averageOctober: 44.3°F averageNovember: 32.4°F averageDecember: 24.7°F averageTemp °F
The line is the average temperature at Lowman, 3 miles from the campground at 3,920 feet, station USC00105414 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020.

Getting there

From Boise, Idaho, take Highway 55 to Banks. Turn east and travel on the Banks-Lowman Highway for 28 miles to the campground.

Nearest townLowman, Idaho
Coordinates44.0642° N, 115.6819° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Rx Lowman Wui

    12 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Paradise Rx

    47 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 gearBob Greenwood's Ski Haus ↗39.2 mi
RV sales & serviceHappy Camper ↗41.2 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

Explore

Video

A Video Tour of Pine Flats Campground on the Payette River

Worth a stop

Numerous natural hot springs pools can be found along the Banks-Lowman Highway, also known as the Wildlife Canyon Scenic Byway. The area offers scenic views, wildlife watching, historical information kiosks and several 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.

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →

Trailheads within three miles

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

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Boise National Forest.

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.

Natural features

Towering Ponderosa pines cover the campground, offering partial shade in most sites. Summer wildflowers dot the landscape. Deer and elk may be seen wandering through the campground on occasion.

Recreation

The South Fork Payette River flows next to the site, down a small hill, and offers trout fishing, rafting and kayaking. The Danskin River Access area is 5 miles west of the campground. A 1/4-mile nature trail begins in the campground and leads to a natural hot springs soaking pool on the riverside.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Pine Flats?

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 Pine Flats?

There is a $5 fee for vehicles entering the campground for day use.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Pine Flats?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Pine Flats have?

26 sites, including 26 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Pine Flats?

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 pets allowed at Pine Flats?

Yes, pets are allowed at Pine Flats. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there accessible sites at Pine Flats?

Sites 009, 001, 002, and 003 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 21 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 Pine Flats?

The South Fork Payette River flows next to the site, down a small hill, and offers trout fishing, rafting and kayaking. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Pine Flats?

Lowman, Idaho. Numerous natural hot springs pools can be found along the Banks-Lowman Highway, also known as the Wildlife Canyon Scenic Byway.

Source: Getting there

What if Pine Flats is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Mountain View (4.1 mi, partly first-come), Park Creek (Idaho) (6.2 mi, partly first-come), and Kirkham (7 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby