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Bonneville

Boise National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking

Location: Lowman, ID, ID

Price: From $20 per night

Price range: $20–$40 per night

Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (66 reviews)

Season: May through October

Bonneville Campground is 19 miles east of Lowman, Idaho just off Highway 21 at an elevation of 4,700 feet. Warm Springs Creek runs alongside the campground and the South Fork Payette River lies across the highway. Visitors enjoy soaking at Bonneville Hot Springs a short distance above the campground and fishing in the creek and river.A 1/4-mile hiking trail leads from the campground to Bonneville Hot Springs, where a soaking pool awaits.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Camp Host, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/bonneville to be notified when sites open up.

Bonneville Campground offers direct access to Warm Springs Creek for fishing and a short 1/4-mile hiking trail to Bonneville Hot Springs soaking pool. The scenic location at 4,700 feet elevation near the South Fork Payette River provides excellent outdoor recreation opportunities.

Wildlife alert: Gray wolves and mountain lions present in the area; also common are mule deer, golden-mantled ground squirrels, Northern Hawk Owls, Calliope Hummingbirds, and Western Tanagers.

Insider tips for Bonneville: Book early as this is a popular federal campground Visit Bonneville Hot Springs via the short 1/4-mile trail from camp Fish Warm Springs Creek alongside the campground or the South Fork Payette River across Highway 21

Skip Bonneville if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You plan to visit November through April—seasonal operations only.

Best time to visit Bonneville: May-October — Official operating season for the campground.

Nearby campgrounds: Warm Springs Guard Station (LOWMAN, ID), Grandjean Campground (Lowman, ID), Helende (LOWMAN, ID), Bull Trout (Lowman, ID).

Cell Phone Coverage at Bonneville

Cell signal at Bonneville (Lowman, ID): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

    Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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    Lowman, ID, ID★ 4.3 (66 reviews)From $20/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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    Bonneville Campground is 19 miles east of Lowman, Idaho just off Highway 21 at an elevation of 4,700 feet. Warm Springs Creek runs alongside the campground and the South Fork Payette River lies across the highway. Visitors enjoy soaking at Bonneville Hot Springs a short distance above the campground and fishing in the creek and river.A 1/4-mile hiking trail leads from the campground to Bonneville Hot Springs, where a soaking pool awaits.

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    Verified facts

    RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
    SeasonMay through October
    Stay limit14 days
    Max RV100 ft
    HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    ADA sites8 sites
    PetsAllowed
    CampfiresAllowed
    Max/site6 people

    Amenities

    RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
    Essentials
    Fire RingsDrinking Water
    Recreation
    Picnic TablesCamp Host
    Family & Pets
    Vault ToiletsFishing

    Straight talk

    CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

    Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

    Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
    Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups—no hookups available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs✕ You plan to visit November through April—seasonal operations only

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    Book early as this is a popular federal campground

    Visit Bonneville Hot Springs via the short 1/4-mile trail from camp

    Fish Warm Springs Creek alongside the campground or the South Fork Payette River across Highway 21

    Best: May-October

    Official operating season for the campground

    Things to do nearby

    RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

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    Cell signal

    FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
    T-Mobile
    4G · 0%
    Verizon
    4G · 0%
    AT&T
    4G · 0%

    FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

    Wildlife nearby

    iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
    Alert: Gray wolves and mountain lions present in the area; also common are mule deer, golden-mantled ground squirrels, Northern Hawk Owls, Calliope Hummingbirds, and Western Tanagers.

    Location

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    208-259-3361· Boise National Forest
    Getting there →

    From Boise, Idaho, take State Highway 55 to Banks. Turn East on Banks Lowman Highway 17 to Lowman. Turn left on Highway 21. The campground is located at milepost 91.5.

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    Pro tips

    • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Boise National Forest fills fast in peak season.
    • Check current road conditions at Boise National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

    Frequently asked questions

    RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
    How much does Bonneville cost per night?+
    Bonneville costs $20–$40 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    What season is Bonneville open?+
    Bonneville is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Bonneville have hookups?+
    No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    What is the maximum RV length at Bonneville?+
    Bonneville can accommodate RVs up to 100 feet.
    How do I make reservations at Bonneville?+
    Bonneville is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
    What is the cell service like at Bonneville?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Bonneville is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is Bonneville open, and what are check-in times?+
    Bonneville is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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    $20 /night★ 4.3 (66)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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