River Side
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.
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 8 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 100 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
8 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Pull-through | 100 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 2 |
| 002 | Pull-through | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 2 | |
| 003 | Pull-through | 75 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 2 |
| 004 | Pull-through | 100 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 2 |
| 005 | Pull-through | 50 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 2 |
| 006 | Pull-through | 50 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 2 |
| 007 | Back-in | 100 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 2 |
| 008 | Back-in | 25 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 2 |
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 | 100 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Fees | There is a $5 fee for vehicles entering the campground for day use. |
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.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Season | Mid June to End of September |
| Forest | Boise National Forest |
| Booking | This is a fee campground with 8 sites. Reservations can be made at www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. Additional vehicles may be subject to parking fees. |
Weather by month
Getting there
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.
| Nearest town | Lowman, Idaho |
| Coordinates | 44.3475° N, 115.6631° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedRx Lowman Wui
20 mi from the campground
- PrescribedMeadow Marsh Rx
45 mi from the campground · 70 acres
- PrescribedMill Creek Council Mtn Rx
46 mi from the campground · 1,817 acres
- PrescribedGoose Rx
49 mi from the campground · 529 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| RV sales & service | Happy Camper ↗ | 57.3 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Worth a stop
- 5.4 mi
- 5.4 miSilver Creek Summit Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 1.1 miHabit Creek4.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 1.1 miWestside ↗8.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.6 miTranquil Basin0.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 3.1 miPeace Creek ↗7.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 3.1 miDevil'S Slide ↗5.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 4 miWhitehawk Basin ↗6.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
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
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
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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.
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.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at River Side?
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 River Side?
There is a $5 fee for vehicles entering the campground for day use.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at River Side?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does River Side have?
8 sites, including 8 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at River Side?
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
What is there to do at River Side?
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. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to River Side?
Lowman, Idaho.
Source: Getting there
What if River Side is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Barneys Campground (1.1 mi, partly first-come), Howers (1.8 mi, partly first-come), and Cozy Cove (3.9 mi, partly first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby