Cozy Cove
Cozy Cove Campground is located on the southeast shore 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 | 16 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 100 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
16 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Back-in | 50 | Gravel | Full | 8 / 2 |
| 002 | Pull-through | 100 | Gravel | Full | 8 / 2 |
| 003 | Back-in | 50 | Gravel | Full | 8 / 2 |
| 004 | Back-in | 50 | Gravel | Full | 8 / 2 |
| 005 | Back-in | 85 | Gravel | Full | 8 / 2 |
| 006 | Back-in | 45 | Gravel | Full | 8 / 2 |
| 007 | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | Full | 8 / 2 |
| 008 | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | Full | 8 / 2 |
| 009 | Back-in | 100 | Gravel | Full | 8 / 2 |
| 010 | Back-in | 25 | Gravel | Full | 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 several campsites, many of which are on the waterfront. Vault toilets and drinking water are 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 16 sites. Reservations can be made at www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. |
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 Reservoir. The campground is on the southeast end.
| Nearest town | Lowman, Idaho |
| Coordinates | 44.2910° N, 115.6521° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedRx Lowman Wui
16 mi from the campground
- PrescribedMill Creek Council Mtn Rx
49 mi from the campground · 1,817 acres
- PrescribedMeadow Marsh Rx
49 mi from the campground · 70 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 ↗ | 54.3 mi |
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Worth a stop
- 8.3 mi
- 8.3 miSilver Creek Summit Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.5 miWhitehawk Basin ↗6.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 0.5 miWestside ↗8.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.8 miLightning Ridge ↗14.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 3 miHabit Creek4.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 4.2 miDeadwood Ridge ↗21.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 4.9 miTranquil Basin0.5 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.
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Natural features
The campground is situated on a bluff overlooking the reservoir. All sites have lake views. A mixed-growth pine forest covers the campground, offering plentiful shade. Summer wildflowers are abundant.
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 on-site. 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 Cozy Cove?
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 Cozy Cove?
There is a $5 fee for vehicles entering the campground for day use.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Cozy Cove?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Cozy Cove have?
16 sites, including 16 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Cozy Cove?
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 Cozy Cove?
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 Cozy Cove?
Lowman, Idaho.
Source: Getting there
What if Cozy Cove is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Howers (2.3 mi, partly first-come), Barneys Campground (3 mi, partly first-come), and River Side (3.9 mi, partly first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby